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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.97, 4,995.02 and 1,685.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.97, 4,995.02 and 1,685.66 is: 2,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.97 : 4,995.02 = 1,685.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.97/4,995.02 = 1,685.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.97x = 4,995.02 × 1,685.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.97x = 8,419,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,905.41/3,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.04

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