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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.65, 8,017.83 and 1,646.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.65, 8,017.83 and 1,646.10 is: 2,469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.65 : 8,017.83 = 1,646.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.65/8,017.83 = 1,646.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.65x = 8,017.83 × 1,646.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.65x = 13,198,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,149.96/5,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.41

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