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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.58, 8,010.99 and 1,642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.58, 8,010.99 and 1,642.84 is: 2,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.58 : 8,010.99 = 1,642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.58/8,010.99 = 1,642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.58x = 8,010.99 × 1,642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.58x = 13,160,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160,754.78/5,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.29

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