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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.55, 4,865.13 and 2,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.55, 4,865.13 and 2,033.53 is: 2,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.55 : 4,865.13 = 2,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.55/4,865.13 = 2,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.55x = 4,865.13 × 2,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.55x = 9,893,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,387.81/3,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.20

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