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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.49, 8,021.99 and 1,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.49, 8,021.99 and 1,650.84 is: 2,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.49 : 8,021.99 = 1,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.49/8,021.99 = 1,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.49x = 8,021.99 × 1,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.49x = 13,242,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242,973.61/5,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.02

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