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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.35, 4,985.84 and 1,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.35, 4,985.84 and 1,679.86 is: 2,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.35 : 4,985.84 = 1,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.35/4,985.84 = 1,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.35x = 4,985.84 × 1,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.35x = 8,375,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,513.18/3,323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.20

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