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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.61, 4,892.96 and 2,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.61, 4,892.96 and 2,033.23 is: 2,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.61 : 4,892.96 = 2,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.61/4,892.96 = 2,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.61x = 4,892.96 × 2,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.61x = 9,948,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,498.81/3,545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.86

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