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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.37, 8,021.58 and 1,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.37, 8,021.58 and 1,650.50 is: 2,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.37 : 8,021.58 = 1,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.37/8,021.58 = 1,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.37x = 8,021.58 × 1,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.37x = 13,239,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,577.68/5,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.52

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