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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.44, 4,595.42 and 2,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.44, 4,595.42 and 2,002.88 is: 2,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.44 : 4,595.42 = 2,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.44/4,595.42 = 2,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.44x = 4,595.42 × 2,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.44x = 9,204,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,074.81/3,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.45

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