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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.98, 4,592.64 and 2,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.98, 4,592.64 and 2,001.72 is: 2,762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.98 : 4,592.64 = 2,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.98/4,592.64 = 2,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.98x = 4,592.64 × 2,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.98x = 9,193,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,179.34/3,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.39

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