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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.72, 4,951.08 and 2,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.72, 4,951.08 and 2,002.56 is: 3,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.72 : 4,951.08 = 2,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.72/4,951.08 = 2,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.72x = 4,951.08 × 2,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.72x = 9,914,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914,834.76/3,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.84

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