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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.26, 7,998.30 and 1,634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.26, 7,998.30 and 1,634.46 is: 2,451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.26 : 7,998.30 = 1,634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.26/7,998.30 = 1,634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.26x = 7,998.30 × 1,634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.26x = 13,072,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,901.42/5,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.66

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