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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.34, 8,022.72 and 1,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.34, 8,022.72 and 1,650.24 is: 2,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.34 : 8,022.72 = 1,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.34/8,022.72 = 1,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.34x = 8,022.72 × 1,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.34x = 13,239,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,413.45/5,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.42

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