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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.87, 5,005.44 and 1,691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.87, 5,005.44 and 1,691.55 is: 2,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.87 : 5,005.44 = 1,691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.87/5,005.44 = 1,691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.87x = 5,005.44 × 1,691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.87x = 8,466,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,952.03/3,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.68

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