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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.85, 7,997.58 and 1,633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.85, 7,997.58 and 1,633.08 is: 2,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.85 : 7,997.58 = 1,633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.85/7,997.58 = 1,633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.85x = 7,997.58 × 1,633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.85x = 13,060,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,687.95/5,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.02

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