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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.52, 8,022.57 and 1,649.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.52, 8,022.57 and 1,649.82 is: 2,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.52 : 8,022.57 = 1,649.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.52/8,022.57 = 1,649.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.52x = 8,022.57 × 1,649.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.52x = 13,235,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235,779.85/5,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.13

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