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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.04, 4,974.96 and 2,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.04, 4,974.96 and 2,033.28 is: 2,805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.04 : 4,974.96 = 2,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.04/4,974.96 = 2,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.04x = 4,974.96 × 2,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.04x = 10,115,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115,486.67/3,605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.93

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