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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754, 8,631.03 and 1,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754, 8,631.03 and 1,650 is: 2,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754 : 8,631.03 = 1,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754/8,631.03 = 1,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754x = 8,631.03 × 1,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754x = 14,241,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,199.50/5,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.01

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