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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.84, 4,983.46 and 2,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.84, 4,983.46 and 2,039 is: 2,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.84 : 4,983.46 = 2,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.84/4,983.46 = 2,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.84x = 4,983.46 × 2,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.84x = 10,161,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161,274.94/3,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.10

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