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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.72, 4,596.69 and 2,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.72, 4,596.69 and 2,004.39 is: 2,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.72 : 4,596.69 = 2,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.72/4,596.69 = 2,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.72x = 4,596.69 × 2,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.72x = 9,213,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,559.47/3,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.24

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