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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.63, 4,983.99 and 2,018.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.63, 4,983.99 and 2,018.31 is: 2,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.63 : 4,983.99 = 2,018.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.63/4,983.99 = 2,018.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.63x = 4,983.99 × 2,018.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.63x = 10,059,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,236.86/3,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.24

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