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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.46, 4,983.75 and 2,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.46, 4,983.75 and 2,039.52 is: 2,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.46 : 4,983.75 = 2,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.46/4,983.75 = 2,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.46x = 4,983.75 × 2,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.46x = 10,164,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,457.80/3,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.50

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