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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.21, 5,009.37 and 1,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.21, 5,009.37 and 1,695.93 is: 2,544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.21 : 5,009.37 = 1,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.21/5,009.37 = 1,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.21x = 5,009.37 × 1,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.21x = 8,495,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,540.86/3,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.94

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