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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.98, 7,996.83 and 1,634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.98, 7,996.83 and 1,634.32 is: 2,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.98 : 7,996.83 = 1,634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.98/7,996.83 = 1,634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.98x = 7,996.83 × 1,634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.98x = 13,069,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069,339.22/5,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.66

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