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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.92, 4,592.32 and 2,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.92, 4,592.32 and 2,001.76 is: 2,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.92 : 4,592.32 = 2,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.92/4,592.32 = 2,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.92x = 4,592.32 × 2,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.92x = 9,192,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,722.48/3,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.30

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