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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.63 and 2,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.54, 4,975.63 and 2,033.63 is: 2,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.54 : 4,975.63 = 2,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.54/4,975.63 = 2,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.54x = 4,975.63 × 2,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.54x = 10,118,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,590.44/3,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.40

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