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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.82, 4,979.04 and 2,006.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.82, 4,979.04 and 2,006.71 is: 3,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.82 : 4,979.04 = 2,006.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.82/4,979.04 = 2,006.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.82x = 4,979.04 × 2,006.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.82x = 9,991,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991,489.36/3,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.41

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