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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.52, 8,004.42 and 1,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.52, 8,004.42 and 1,638 is: 2,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.52 : 8,004.42 = 1,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.52/8,004.42 = 1,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.52x = 8,004.42 × 1,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.52x = 13,111,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111,239.96/5,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.35

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