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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.08, 4,986.46 and 1,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.08, 4,986.46 and 1,684.06 is: 2,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.08 : 4,986.46 = 1,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.08/4,986.46 = 1,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.08x = 4,986.46 × 1,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.08x = 8,397,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,497.83/3,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.98

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