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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.73, 4,994.68 and 1,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.73, 4,994.68 and 1,685.44 is: 2,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.73 : 4,994.68 = 1,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.73/4,994.68 = 1,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.73x = 4,994.68 × 1,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.73x = 8,418,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418,208.49/3,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.72

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