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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.70, 8,041.67 and 1,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.70, 8,041.67 and 1,662.22 is: 2,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.70 : 8,041.67 = 1,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.70/8,041.67 = 1,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.70x = 8,041.67 × 1,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.70x = 13,367,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367,024.71/5,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.99

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