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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.27, 4,595.90 and 2,893.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.27, 4,595.90 and 2,893.11 is: 3,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.27 : 4,595.90 = 2,893.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.27/4,595.90 = 2,893.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.27x = 4,595.90 × 2,893.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.27x = 13,296,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296,444.25/3,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.20

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