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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.66, 7,996.38 and 1,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.66, 7,996.38 and 1,633.90 is: 2,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.66 : 7,996.38 = 1,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.66/7,996.38 = 1,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.66x = 7,996.38 × 1,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.66x = 13,065,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065,285.28/5,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.05

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