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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.81, 4,983.96 and 2,118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.81, 4,983.96 and 2,118.79 is: 2,924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.81 : 4,983.96 = 2,118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.81/4,983.96 = 2,118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.81x = 4,983.96 × 2,118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.81x = 10,559,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559,964.61/3,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.54

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