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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.82, 4,982.93 and 2,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.82, 4,982.93 and 2,039.01 is: 2,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.82 : 4,982.93 = 2,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.82/4,982.93 = 2,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.82x = 4,982.93 × 2,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.82x = 10,160,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,233.90/3,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.83

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