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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.52, 4,994.16 and 2,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.52, 4,994.16 and 2,688 is: 4,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.52 : 4,994.16 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.52/4,994.16 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.52x = 4,994.16 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.52x = 13,424,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424,302.08/3,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.90

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