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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.42, 4,864.38 and 2,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.42, 4,864.38 and 2,033.30 is: 2,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.42 : 4,864.38 = 2,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.42/4,864.38 = 2,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.42x = 4,864.38 × 2,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.42x = 9,890,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,743.85/3,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.35

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