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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.23, 4,975.45 and 2,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.23, 4,975.45 and 2,033.43 is: 2,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.23 : 4,975.45 = 2,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.23/4,975.45 = 2,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.23x = 4,975.45 × 2,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.23x = 10,117,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,229.29/3,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.26

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