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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.34, 4,995.72 and 1,688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.34, 4,995.72 and 1,688.34 is: 2,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.34 : 4,995.72 = 1,688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.34/4,995.72 = 1,688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.34x = 4,995.72 × 1,688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.34x = 8,434,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434,473.90/3,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.82

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