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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.20, 4,595.21 and 2,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.20, 4,595.21 and 2,004.09 is: 2,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.20 : 4,595.21 = 2,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.20/4,595.21 = 2,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.20x = 4,595.21 × 2,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.20x = 9,209,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209,204.39/3,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.53

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