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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.63, 8,019.86 and 1,649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.63, 8,019.86 and 1,649.87 is: 2,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.63 : 8,019.86 = 1,649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.63/8,019.86 = 1,649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.63x = 8,019.86 × 1,649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.63x = 13,231,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231,717.42/5,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.85

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