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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.77, 4,974.29 and 2,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.77, 4,974.29 and 2,033.25 is: 2,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.77 : 4,974.29 = 2,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.77/4,974.29 = 2,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.77x = 4,974.29 × 2,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.77x = 10,113,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113,964.98/3,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.72

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