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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.83, 8,033.42 and 1,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.83, 8,033.42 and 1,606.45 is: 2,410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.83 : 8,033.42 = 1,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.83/8,033.42 = 1,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.83x = 8,033.42 × 1,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.83x = 12,905,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905,287.56/5,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.03

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