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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.85, 8,027.05 and 1,653.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.85, 8,027.05 and 1,653.41 is: 2,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.85 : 8,027.05 = 1,653.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.85/8,027.05 = 1,653.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.85x = 8,027.05 × 1,653.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.85x = 13,271,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271,960.47/5,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.35

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