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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.82, 8,039.48 and 1,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.82, 8,039.48 and 1,660.86 is: 2,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.82 : 8,039.48 = 1,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.82/8,039.48 = 1,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.82x = 8,039.48 × 1,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.82x = 13,352,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,450.75/5,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.68

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