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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.13, 4,993.79 and 1,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.13, 4,993.79 and 1,684.84 is: 2,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.13 : 4,993.79 = 1,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.13/4,993.79 = 1,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.13x = 4,993.79 × 1,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.13x = 8,413,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,737.14/3,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.83

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