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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.42, 4,994.60 and 1,769.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.42, 4,994.60 and 1,769.01 is: 2,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.42 : 4,994.60 = 1,769.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.42/4,994.60 = 1,769.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.42x = 4,994.60 × 1,769.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.42x = 8,835,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835,488.50/3,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.77

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