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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.71, 4,864.37 and 2,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.71, 4,864.37 and 2,033.43 is: 2,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.71 : 4,864.37 = 2,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.71/4,864.37 = 2,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.71x = 4,864.37 × 2,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.71x = 9,891,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891,345.72/3,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.49

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