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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.34, 4,998.72 and 1,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.34, 4,998.72 and 1,691.06 is: 2,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.34 : 4,998.72 = 1,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.34/4,998.72 = 1,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.34x = 4,998.72 × 1,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.34x = 8,453,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453,135.44/3,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.90

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