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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.47, 4,997.27 and 1,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.47, 4,997.27 and 1,687.16 is: 2,532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.47 : 4,997.27 = 1,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.47/4,997.27 = 1,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.47x = 4,997.27 × 1,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.47x = 8,431,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,194.05/3,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.29

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