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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.86, 4,593.05 and 2,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.86, 4,593.05 and 2,003.28 is: 2,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.86 : 4,593.05 = 2,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.86/4,593.05 = 2,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.86x = 4,593.05 × 2,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.86x = 9,201,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,182.58/3,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.23

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