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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.54, 4,995.03 and 1,686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.54, 4,995.03 and 1,686.98 is: 2,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.54 : 4,995.03 = 1,686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.54/4,995.03 = 1,686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.54x = 4,995.03 × 1,686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.54x = 8,426,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,515.71/3,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.83

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