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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.83, 4,982.91 and 2,038.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.83, 4,982.91 and 2,038.99 is: 2,813.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.83 : 4,982.91 = 2,038.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.83/4,982.91 = 2,038.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.83x = 4,982.91 × 2,038.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.83x = 10,160,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,103.66/3,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.79

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