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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.43, 4,975.61 and 2,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.43, 4,975.61 and 2,092.88 is: 2,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.43 : 4,975.61 = 2,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.43/4,975.61 = 2,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.43x = 4,975.61 × 2,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.43x = 10,413,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413,354.66/3,605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.24

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