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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.46, 8,021.43 and 1,650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.46, 8,021.43 and 1,650.38 is: 2,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.46 : 8,021.43 = 1,650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.46/8,021.43 = 1,650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.46x = 8,021.43 × 1,650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.46x = 13,238,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,367.54/5,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.25

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