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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.76, 4,984.28 and 2,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.76, 4,984.28 and 2,039.96 is: 2,815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.76 : 4,984.28 = 2,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.76/4,984.28 = 2,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.76x = 4,984.28 × 2,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.76x = 10,167,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,167,731.83/3,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.17

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