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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.68, 4,865.28 and 2,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.68, 4,865.28 and 2,033.86 is: 2,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.68 : 4,865.28 = 2,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.68/4,865.28 = 2,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.68x = 4,865.28 × 2,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.68x = 9,895,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,298.38/3,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.64

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