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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.62, 4,975.80 and 2,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.62, 4,975.80 and 2,033.71 is: 2,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.62 : 4,975.80 = 2,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.62/4,975.80 = 2,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.62x = 4,975.80 × 2,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.62x = 10,119,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119,334.22/3,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.54

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