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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.36, 4,975.16 and 2,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.36, 4,975.16 and 2,033.15 is: 2,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.36 : 4,975.16 = 2,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.36/4,975.16 = 2,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.36x = 4,975.16 × 2,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.36x = 10,115,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115,211.51/3,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.61

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