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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.49, 5,005.94 and 1,692.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.49, 5,005.94 and 1,692.51 is: 2,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.49 : 5,005.94 = 1,692.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.49/5,005.94 = 1,692.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.49x = 5,005.94 × 1,692.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.49x = 8,472,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,570.02/3,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.13

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