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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.46, 8,349.54 and 1,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.46, 8,349.54 and 1,669.90 is: 2,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.46 : 8,349.54 = 1,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.46/8,349.54 = 1,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.46x = 8,349.54 × 1,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.46x = 13,942,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,896.85/5,565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.26

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