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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.29, 4,974.45 and 2,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.29, 4,974.45 and 2,033.08 is: 2,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.29 : 4,974.45 = 2,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.29/4,974.45 = 2,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.29x = 4,974.45 × 2,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.29x = 10,113,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113,434.75/3,605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.17

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