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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.40, 4,991.90 and 1,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.40, 4,991.90 and 1,683.40 is: 2,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.40 : 4,991.90 = 1,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.40/4,991.90 = 1,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.40x = 4,991.90 × 1,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.40x = 8,403,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,364.46/3,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.75

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