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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.67, 8,098.47 and 1,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.67, 8,098.47 and 1,651.30 is: 2,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.67 : 8,098.47 = 1,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.67/8,098.47 = 1,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.67x = 8,098.47 × 1,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.67x = 13,372,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372,983.26/5,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.09

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