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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.50, 4,592.49 and 2,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.50, 4,592.49 and 2,001.93 is: 2,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.50 : 4,592.49 = 2,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.50/4,592.49 = 2,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.50x = 4,592.49 × 2,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.50x = 9,193,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,843.51/3,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.99

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