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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.03, 8,329.41 and 1,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.03, 8,329.41 and 1,656.44 is: 2,485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.03 : 8,329.41 = 1,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.03/8,329.41 = 1,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.03x = 8,329.41 × 1,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.03x = 13,797,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,167.90/5,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.07

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