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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.81, 4,593.80 and 2,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.81, 4,593.80 and 2,002.54 is: 2,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.81 : 4,593.80 = 2,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.81/4,593.80 = 2,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.81x = 4,593.80 × 2,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.81x = 9,199,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,268.25/3,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.53

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