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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.68, 4,992.30 and 1,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.68, 4,992.30 and 1,684.08 is: 2,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.68 : 4,992.30 = 1,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.68/4,992.30 = 1,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.68x = 4,992.30 × 1,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.68x = 8,407,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,432.58/3,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.03

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