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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.68, 4,593.45 and 2,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.68, 4,593.45 and 2,002.53 is: 2,763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.68 : 4,593.45 = 2,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.68/4,593.45 = 2,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.68x = 4,593.45 × 2,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.68x = 9,198,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,521.43/3,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.41

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