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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.49, 8,040.73 and 1,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.49, 8,040.73 and 1,663.24 is: 2,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.49 : 8,040.73 = 1,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.49/8,040.73 = 1,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.49x = 8,040.73 × 1,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.49x = 13,373,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373,663.77/5,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.86

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