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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.70, 8,090.28 and 1,644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.70, 8,090.28 and 1,644.82 is: 2,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.70 : 8,090.28 = 1,644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.70/8,090.28 = 1,644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.70x = 8,090.28 × 1,644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.70x = 13,307,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307,054.35/5,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.61

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