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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.80, 8,022.44 and 1,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.80, 8,022.44 and 1,650.34 is: 2,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.80 : 8,022.44 = 1,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.80/8,022.44 = 1,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.80x = 8,022.44 × 1,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.80x = 13,239,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,753.63/5,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.74

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