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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.93, 4,990.73 and 1,683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.93, 4,990.73 and 1,683.41 is: 2,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.93 : 4,990.73 = 1,683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.93/4,990.73 = 1,683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.93x = 4,990.73 × 1,683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.93x = 8,401,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401,411.42/3,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.52

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