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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.33, 4,977.30 and 2,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.33, 4,977.30 and 2,492.25 is: 3,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.33 : 4,977.30 = 2,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.33/4,977.30 = 2,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.33x = 4,977.30 × 2,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.33x = 12,404,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,675.93/3,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.65

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