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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.68, 4,974.78 and 2,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.68, 4,974.78 and 2,033.04 is: 2,805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.68 : 4,974.78 = 2,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.68/4,974.78 = 2,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.68x = 4,974.78 × 2,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.68x = 10,113,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113,926.73/3,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.78

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