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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.36, 5,006.16 and 1,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.36, 5,006.16 and 1,693.08 is: 2,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.36 : 5,006.16 = 1,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.36/5,006.16 = 1,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.36x = 5,006.16 × 1,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.36x = 8,475,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,829.37/3,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.21

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