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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.70, 4,594.92 and 2,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.70, 4,594.92 and 2,002.15 is: 2,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.70 : 4,594.92 = 2,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.70/4,594.92 = 2,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.70x = 4,594.92 × 2,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.70x = 9,199,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,728.58/3,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.76

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