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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.92, 4,596.78 and 2,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.92, 4,596.78 and 2,004.08 is: 2,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.92 : 4,596.78 = 2,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.92/4,596.78 = 2,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.92x = 4,596.78 × 2,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.92x = 9,212,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,314.86/3,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.70

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