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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.74, 4,591.53 and 2,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.74, 4,591.53 and 2,002.86 is: 2,762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.74 : 4,591.53 = 2,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.74/4,591.53 = 2,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.74x = 4,591.53 × 2,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.74x = 9,196,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,191.78/3,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.66

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