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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.52, 8,008.92 and 1,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.52, 8,008.92 and 1,641 is: 2,461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.52 : 8,008.92 = 1,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.52/8,008.92 = 1,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.52x = 8,008.92 × 1,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.52x = 13,142,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,637.72/5,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.85

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