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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.50, 4,985.37 and 1,681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.50, 4,985.37 and 1,681.02 is: 2,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.50 : 4,985.37 = 1,681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.50/4,985.37 = 1,681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.50x = 4,985.37 × 1,681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.50x = 8,380,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,506.68/3,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.07

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