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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.17, 4,865.10 and 2,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.17, 4,865.10 and 2,033.42 is: 2,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.17 : 4,865.10 = 2,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.17/4,865.10 = 2,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.17x = 4,865.10 × 2,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.17x = 9,892,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,791.64/3,525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.33

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