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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.93, 5,002.44 and 1,690.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.93, 5,002.44 and 1,690.61 is: 2,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.93 : 5,002.44 = 1,690.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.93/5,002.44 = 1,690.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.93x = 5,002.44 × 1,690.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.93x = 8,457,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,175.09/3,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.46

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