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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.27, 8,398.59 and 1,649.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.27, 8,398.59 and 1,649.19 is: 2,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.27 : 8,398.59 = 1,649.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.27/8,398.59 = 1,649.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.27x = 8,398.59 × 1,649.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.27x = 13,850,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850,870.64/5,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.13

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