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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.97, 4,595.82 and 2,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.97, 4,595.82 and 2,003 is: 2,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.97 : 4,595.82 = 2,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.97/4,595.82 = 2,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.97x = 4,595.82 × 2,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.97x = 9,205,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,427.46/3,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.25

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