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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.93, 4,982.09 and 2,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.93, 4,982.09 and 2,037.72 is: 2,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.93 : 4,982.09 = 2,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.93/4,982.09 = 2,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.93x = 4,982.09 × 2,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.93x = 10,152,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,094.25/3,609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.27

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