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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.20, 4,989.60 and 1,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.20, 4,989.60 and 1,686.20 is: 2,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.20 : 4,989.60 = 1,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.20/4,989.60 = 1,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.20x = 4,989.60 × 1,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.20x = 8,413,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,463.52/3,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.17

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