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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.54, 8,026.57 and 1,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.54, 8,026.57 and 1,653.08 is: 2,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.54 : 8,026.57 = 1,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.54/8,026.57 = 1,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.54x = 8,026.57 × 1,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.54x = 13,268,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,562.34/5,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.85

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