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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.62, 5,002.04 and 1,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.62, 5,002.04 and 1,689.32 is: 2,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.62 : 5,002.04 = 1,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.62/5,002.04 = 1,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.62x = 5,002.04 × 1,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.62x = 8,450,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,062.94/3,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.32

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