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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.89, 5,006.97 and 1,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.89, 5,006.97 and 1,693.61 is: 2,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.89 : 5,006.97 = 1,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.89/5,006.97 = 1,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.89x = 5,006.97 × 1,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.89x = 8,479,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,845.99/3,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.01

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