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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.63, 4,845.16 and 2,018.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.63, 4,845.16 and 2,018.51 is: 2,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.63 : 4,845.16 = 2,018.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.63/4,845.16 = 2,018.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.63x = 4,845.16 × 2,018.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.63x = 9,780,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,010.98/3,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.83

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