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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.64, 5,008.08 and 1,694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.64, 5,008.08 and 1,694.36 is: 2,543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.64 : 5,008.08 = 1,694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.64/5,008.08 = 1,694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.64x = 5,008.08 × 1,694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.64x = 8,485,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,490.43/3,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.12

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