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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.53, 4,975.43 and 2,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.53, 4,975.43 and 2,033.52 is: 2,806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.53 : 4,975.43 = 2,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.53/4,975.43 = 2,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.53x = 4,975.43 × 2,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.53x = 10,117,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,601.37/3,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.14

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