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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.70, 4,991.55 and 2,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.70, 4,991.55 and 2,593.30 is: 3,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.70 : 4,991.55 = 2,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.70/4,991.55 = 2,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.70x = 4,991.55 × 2,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.70x = 12,944,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944,586.62/3,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.95

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