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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.81, 4,984.40 and 2,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.81, 4,984.40 and 2,040.14 is: 2,815.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.81 : 4,984.40 = 2,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.81/4,984.40 = 2,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.81x = 4,984.40 × 2,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.81x = 10,168,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168,873.82/3,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.45

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