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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.10, 7,999.65 and 1,635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.10, 7,999.65 and 1,635.30 is: 2,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.10 : 7,999.65 = 1,635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.10/7,999.65 = 1,635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.10x = 7,999.65 × 1,635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.10x = 13,081,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,827.65/5,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.95

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