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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.50, 4,865.30 and 2,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.50, 4,865.30 and 2,033.48 is: 2,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.50 : 4,865.30 = 2,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.50/4,865.30 = 2,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.50x = 4,865.30 × 2,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.50x = 9,893,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,490.24/3,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.27

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