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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.31, 8,013.51 and 1,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.31, 8,013.51 and 1,644.06 is: 2,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.31 : 8,013.51 = 1,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.31/8,013.51 = 1,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.31x = 8,013.51 × 1,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.31x = 13,174,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,691.25/5,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.57

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