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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.38, 4,595.31 and 2,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.38, 4,595.31 and 2,004.41 is: 2,765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.38 : 4,595.31 = 2,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.38/4,595.31 = 2,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.38x = 4,595.31 × 2,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.38x = 9,210,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,210,862.34/3,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.71

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