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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.76, 8,021.67 and 1,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.76, 8,021.67 and 1,649.97 is: 2,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.76 : 8,021.67 = 1,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.76/8,021.67 = 1,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.76x = 8,021.67 × 1,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.76x = 13,235,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235,508.66/5,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.97

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