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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.93, 4,997.61 and 1,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.93, 4,997.61 and 1,689.48 is: 2,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.93 : 4,997.61 = 1,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.93/4,997.61 = 1,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.93x = 4,997.61 × 1,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.93x = 8,443,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,362.14/3,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.28

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