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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.74, 4,975.98 and 2,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.74, 4,975.98 and 2,033.84 is: 2,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.74 : 4,975.98 = 2,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.74/4,975.98 = 2,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.74x = 4,975.98 × 2,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.74x = 10,120,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120,347.16/3,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.73

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