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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.73, 4,525.65 and 2,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.73, 4,525.65 and 2,002.97 is: 2,763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.73 : 4,525.65 = 2,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.73/4,525.65 = 2,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.73x = 4,525.65 × 2,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.73x = 9,064,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,741.18/3,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.87

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