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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.23, 8,015.17 and 1,646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.23, 8,015.17 and 1,646.54 is: 2,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.23 : 8,015.17 = 1,646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.23/8,015.17 = 1,646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.23x = 8,015.17 × 1,646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.23x = 13,197,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,197,298.01/5,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.45

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