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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.62, 4,998.96 and 1,690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.62, 4,998.96 and 1,690.32 is: 2,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.62 : 4,998.96 = 1,690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.62/4,998.96 = 1,690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.62x = 4,998.96 × 1,690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.62x = 8,449,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,842.07/3,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.97

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