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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.51, 8,016.82 and 1,646.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.51, 8,016.82 and 1,646.71 is: 2,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.51 : 8,016.82 = 1,646.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.51/8,016.82 = 1,646.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.51x = 8,016.82 × 1,646.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.51x = 13,201,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,333.46/5,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.08

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