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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.65, 4,893.46 and 2,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.65, 4,893.46 and 2,033.81 is: 2,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.65 : 4,893.46 = 2,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.65/4,893.46 = 2,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.65x = 4,893.46 × 2,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.65x = 9,952,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,343.42/3,545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.92

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