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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.79, 8,038.52 and 1,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.79, 8,038.52 and 1,660.71 is: 2,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.79 : 8,038.52 = 1,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.79/8,038.52 = 1,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.79x = 8,038.52 × 1,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.79x = 13,349,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349,650.55/5,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.17

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