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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.13, 4,592.88 and 2,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.13, 4,592.88 and 2,001.58 is: 2,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.13 : 4,592.88 = 2,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.13/4,592.88 = 2,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.13x = 4,592.88 × 2,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.13x = 9,193,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,016.75/3,328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.22

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