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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.58, 4,593.36 and 2,001.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.58, 4,593.36 and 2,001.03 is: 2,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.58 : 4,593.36 = 2,001.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.58/4,593.36 = 2,001.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.58x = 4,593.36 × 2,001.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.58x = 9,191,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,441.44/3,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.20

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