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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.36, 8,253.58 and 1,609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.36, 8,253.58 and 1,609.48 is: 2,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.36 : 8,253.58 = 1,609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.36/8,253.58 = 1,609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.36x = 8,253.58 × 1,609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.36x = 13,283,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,971.94/5,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.23

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