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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.08, 8,025.76 and 1,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.08, 8,025.76 and 1,602.08 is: 2,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.08 : 8,025.76 = 1,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.08/8,025.76 = 1,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.08x = 8,025.76 × 1,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.08x = 12,857,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857,909.58/5,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.31

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