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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.97, 4,992.05 and 1,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.97, 4,992.05 and 1,683.68 is: 2,527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.97 : 4,992.05 = 1,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.97/4,992.05 = 1,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.97x = 4,992.05 × 1,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.97x = 8,405,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405,031.43/3,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.09

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