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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.73, 5,020.66 and 1,681.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.73, 5,020.66 and 1,681.65 is: 2,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.73 : 5,020.66 = 1,681.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.73/5,020.66 = 1,681.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.73x = 5,020.66 × 1,681.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.73x = 8,442,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,992.89/3,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.76

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