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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.66, 4,983.99 and 2,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.66, 4,983.99 and 2,039.90 is: 2,815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.66 : 4,983.99 = 2,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.66/4,983.99 = 2,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.66x = 4,983.99 × 2,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.66x = 10,166,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166,841.20/3,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.01

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