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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.32, 4,996.49 and 1,685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.32, 4,996.49 and 1,685.95 is: 2,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.32 : 4,996.49 = 1,685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.32/4,996.49 = 1,685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.32x = 4,996.49 × 1,685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.32x = 8,423,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,811.39/3,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.43

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