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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.26, 4,983.52 and 2,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.26, 4,983.52 and 2,039.32 is: 2,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.26 : 4,983.52 = 2,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.26/4,983.52 = 2,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.26x = 4,983.52 × 2,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.26x = 10,162,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,992.01/3,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.25

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