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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.76, 4,983.98 and 2,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.76, 4,983.98 and 2,099.18 is: 2,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.76 : 4,983.98 = 2,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.76/4,983.98 = 2,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.76x = 4,983.98 × 2,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.76x = 10,462,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,271.14/3,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.72

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