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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.67, 4,990.95 and 1,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.67, 4,990.95 and 1,682.91 is: 2,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.67 : 4,990.95 = 1,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.67/4,990.95 = 1,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.67x = 4,990.95 × 1,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.67x = 8,399,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,319.66/3,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.84

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