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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.83, 4,983.40 and 2,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.83, 4,983.40 and 2,038.92 is: 2,813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.83 : 4,983.40 = 2,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.83/4,983.40 = 2,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.83x = 4,983.40 × 2,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.83x = 10,160,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,760.09/3,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.97

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