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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.66, 4,975.28 and 2,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.66, 4,975.28 and 2,033.78 is: 2,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.66 : 4,975.28 = 2,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.66/4,975.28 = 2,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.66x = 4,975.28 × 2,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.66x = 10,118,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,624.96/3,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.32

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