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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.68, 8,019.32 and 1,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.68, 8,019.32 and 1,648.92 is: 2,473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.68 : 8,019.32 = 1,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.68/8,019.32 = 1,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.68x = 8,019.32 × 1,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.68x = 13,223,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,217.13/5,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.16

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