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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.05, 4,523.98 and 2,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.05, 4,523.98 and 2,002.47 is: 2,762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.05 : 4,523.98 = 2,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.05/4,523.98 = 2,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.05x = 4,523.98 × 2,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.05x = 9,059,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,113.54/3,279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.72

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