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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.88, 8,017.38 and 1,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.88, 8,017.38 and 1,647.08 is: 2,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.88 : 8,017.38 = 1,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.88/8,017.38 = 1,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.88x = 8,017.38 × 1,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.88x = 13,205,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,266.25/5,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.64

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