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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.47, 4,994.27 and 1,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.47, 4,994.27 and 1,685.16 is: 2,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.47 : 4,994.27 = 1,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.47/4,994.27 = 1,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.47x = 4,994.27 × 1,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.47x = 8,416,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,144.03/3,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.29

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