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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.44, 4,989.96 and 1,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.44, 4,989.96 and 1,682.92 is: 2,523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.44 : 4,989.96 = 1,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.44/4,989.96 = 1,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.44x = 4,989.96 × 1,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.44x = 8,397,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,703.48/3,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.77

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