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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.63, 4,984.13 and 2,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.63, 4,984.13 and 2,039.73 is: 2,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.63 : 4,984.13 = 2,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.63/4,984.13 = 2,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.63x = 4,984.13 × 2,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.63x = 10,166,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166,284.58/3,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.88

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