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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.70, 8,006.95 and 1,639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.70, 8,006.95 and 1,639.95 is: 2,460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.70 : 8,006.95 = 1,639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.70/8,006.95 = 1,639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.70x = 8,006.95 × 1,639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.70x = 13,130,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130,969.68/5,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.04

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