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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.64, 5,035.31 and 1,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.64, 5,035.31 and 1,692.54 is: 2,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.64 : 5,035.31 = 1,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.64/5,035.31 = 1,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.64x = 5,035.31 × 1,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.64x = 8,522,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,455.12/3,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.97

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