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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.26, 4,594.68 and 2,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.26, 4,594.68 and 2,002.78 is: 2,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.26 : 4,594.68 = 2,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.26/4,594.68 = 2,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.26x = 4,594.68 × 2,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.26x = 9,202,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,133.21/3,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.02

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