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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.68, 4,982.68 and 2,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.68, 4,982.68 and 2,038.72 is: 2,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.68 : 4,982.68 = 2,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.68/4,982.68 = 2,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.68x = 4,982.68 × 2,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.68x = 10,158,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158,289.37/3,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.40

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