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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.73, 4,993.18 and 1,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.73, 4,993.18 and 1,684.44 is: 2,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.73 : 4,993.18 = 1,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.73/4,993.18 = 1,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.73x = 4,993.18 × 1,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.73x = 8,410,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,678.73/3,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.22

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