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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.63, 4,593.57 and 2,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.63, 4,593.57 and 2,002.08 is: 2,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.63 : 4,593.57 = 2,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.63/4,593.57 = 2,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.63x = 4,593.57 × 2,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.63x = 9,196,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,694.63/3,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.91

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