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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.49, 4,975.57 and 2,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.49, 4,975.57 and 2,033.58 is: 2,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.49 : 4,975.57 = 2,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.49/4,975.57 = 2,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.49x = 4,975.57 × 2,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.49x = 10,118,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,240.84/3,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.34

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