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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.45, 4,865.58 and 2,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.45, 4,865.58 and 2,033.43 is: 2,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.45 : 4,865.58 = 2,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.45/4,865.58 = 2,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.45x = 4,865.58 × 2,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.45x = 9,893,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,816.34/3,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.40

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