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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.53, 4,523.94 and 2,001.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.53, 4,523.94 and 2,001.87 is: 2,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.53 : 4,523.94 = 2,001.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.53/4,523.94 = 2,001.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.53x = 4,523.94 × 2,001.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.53x = 9,056,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,339.77/3,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.16

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