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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.74, 4,592.91 and 2,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.74, 4,592.91 and 2,003.86 is: 2,764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.74 : 4,592.91 = 2,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.74/4,592.91 = 2,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.74x = 4,592.91 × 2,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.74x = 9,203,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,548.63/3,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.04

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