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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.59, 4,597.53 and 2,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.59, 4,597.53 and 2,004.04 is: 2,766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.59 : 4,597.53 = 2,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.59/4,597.53 = 2,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.59x = 4,597.53 × 2,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.59x = 9,213,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,634.02/3,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.37

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