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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.35, 5,005.82 and 1,668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.35, 5,005.82 and 1,668.97 is: 2,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.35 : 5,005.82 = 1,668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.35/5,005.82 = 1,668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.35x = 5,005.82 × 1,668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.35x = 8,354,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,563.41/3,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.86

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