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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.66, 4,592.79 and 2,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.66, 4,592.79 and 2,069.28 is: 2,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.66 : 4,592.79 = 2,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.66/4,592.79 = 2,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.66x = 4,592.79 × 2,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.66x = 9,503,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503,768.49/3,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.99

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