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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.48, 4,975.84 and 2,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.48, 4,975.84 and 2,033.72 is: 2,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.48 : 4,975.84 = 2,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.48/4,975.84 = 2,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.48x = 4,975.84 × 2,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.48x = 10,119,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119,465.32/3,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.69

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