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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.89, 8,254.19 and 1,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.89, 8,254.19 and 1,607.33 is: 2,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.89 : 8,254.19 = 1,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.89/8,254.19 = 1,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.89x = 8,254.19 × 1,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.89x = 13,267,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267,157.91/5,502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.95

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