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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.60, 4,994.48 and 1,685.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.60, 4,994.48 and 1,685.31 is: 2,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.60 : 4,994.48 = 1,685.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.60/4,994.48 = 1,685.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.60x = 4,994.48 × 1,685.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.60x = 8,417,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,247.09/3,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.52

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