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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.69, 4,994.63 and 1,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.69, 4,994.63 and 1,685.38 is: 2,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.69 : 4,994.63 = 1,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.69/4,994.63 = 1,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.69x = 4,994.63 × 1,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.69x = 8,417,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,849.51/3,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.64

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