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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.88, 4,984.44 and 2,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.88, 4,984.44 and 2,040 is: 2,815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.88 : 4,984.44 = 2,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.88/4,984.44 = 2,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.88x = 4,984.44 × 2,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.88x = 10,168,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168,257.60/3,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.23

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