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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.62, 8,022.30 and 1,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.62, 8,022.30 and 1,650.52 is: 2,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.62 : 8,022.30 = 1,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.62/8,022.30 = 1,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.62x = 8,022.30 × 1,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.62x = 13,240,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,966.60/5,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.59

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