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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.82, 5,001.96 and 1,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.82, 5,001.96 and 1,668.12 is: 2,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.82 : 5,001.96 = 1,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.82/5,001.96 = 1,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.82x = 5,001.96 × 1,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.82x = 8,343,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,869.52/3,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.29

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