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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.83, 8,014.29 and 1,646.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.83, 8,014.29 and 1,646.03 is: 2,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.83 : 8,014.29 = 1,646.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.83/8,014.29 = 1,646.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.83x = 8,014.29 × 1,646.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.83x = 13,191,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,721.70/5,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.13

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