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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.33, 8,041.27 and 1,662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.33, 8,041.27 and 1,662.85 is: 2,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.33 : 8,041.27 = 1,662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.33/8,041.27 = 1,662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.33x = 8,041.27 × 1,662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.33x = 13,371,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371,425.82/5,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.52

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