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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.81, 8,027.34 and 1,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.81, 8,027.34 and 1,652.97 is: 2,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.81 : 8,027.34 = 1,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.81/8,027.34 = 1,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.81x = 8,027.34 × 1,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.81x = 13,268,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,952.20/5,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.80

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