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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.96, 4,983.43 and 2,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.96, 4,983.43 and 2,039.34 is: 2,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.96 : 4,983.43 = 2,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.96/4,983.43 = 2,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.96x = 4,983.43 × 2,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.96x = 10,162,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,908.14/3,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.46

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