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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.89, 4,592.97 and 2,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.89, 4,592.97 and 2,002.32 is: 2,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.89 : 4,592.97 = 2,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.89/4,592.97 = 2,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.89x = 4,592.97 × 2,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.89x = 9,196,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,595.69/3,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.50

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