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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.88, 8,022.81 and 1,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.88, 8,022.81 and 1,651.88 is: 2,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.88 : 8,022.81 = 1,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.88/8,022.81 = 1,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.88x = 8,022.81 × 1,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.88x = 13,252,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,719.38/5,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.74

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