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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.39, 8,019.64 and 1,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.39, 8,019.64 and 1,649.59 is: 2,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.39 : 8,019.64 = 1,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.39/8,019.64 = 1,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.39x = 8,019.64 × 1,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.39x = 13,229,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,117.95/5,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.48

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