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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.33, 4,588.79 and 2,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.33, 4,588.79 and 2,663.94 is: 3,673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.33 : 4,588.79 = 2,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.33/4,588.79 = 2,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.33x = 4,588.79 × 2,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.33x = 12,224,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224,244.95/3,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.90

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