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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.39, 8,021.14 and 1,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.39, 8,021.14 and 1,650.59 is: 2,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.39 : 8,021.14 = 1,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.39/8,021.14 = 1,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.39x = 8,021.14 × 1,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.39x = 13,239,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,613.47/5,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.98

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