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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.28, 5,009.46 and 1,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.28, 5,009.46 and 1,695.16 is: 2,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.28 : 5,009.46 = 1,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.28/5,009.46 = 1,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.28x = 5,009.46 × 1,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.28x = 8,491,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,836.21/3,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.01

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