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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.28, 8,022.58 and 1,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.28, 8,022.58 and 1,650.20 is: 2,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.28 : 8,022.58 = 1,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.28/8,022.58 = 1,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.28x = 8,022.58 × 1,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.28x = 13,238,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,861.52/5,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.35

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