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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.83, 8,018.79 and 1,649.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.83, 8,018.79 and 1,649.03 is: 2,472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.83 : 8,018.79 = 1,649.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.83/8,018.79 = 1,649.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.83x = 8,018.79 × 1,649.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.83x = 13,223,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,225.27/5,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.63

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