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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.83, 4,991.64 and 2,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.83, 4,991.64 and 2,093.50 is: 3,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.83 : 4,991.64 = 2,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.83/4,991.64 = 2,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.83x = 4,991.64 × 2,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.83x = 10,449,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,998.34/3,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.30

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