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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.66, 8,020.52 and 1,649.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.66, 8,020.52 and 1,649.45 is: 2,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.66 : 8,020.52 = 1,649.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.66/8,020.52 = 1,649.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.66x = 8,020.52 × 1,649.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.66x = 13,229,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,398.36/5,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.33

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