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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.14, 4,594.26 and 2,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.14, 4,594.26 and 2,002.58 is: 2,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.14 : 4,594.26 = 2,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.14/4,594.26 = 2,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.14x = 4,594.26 × 2,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.14x = 9,200,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,373.19/3,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.59

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