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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.67, 4,985.42 and 2,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.67, 4,985.42 and 2,019.35 is: 2,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.67 : 4,985.42 = 2,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.67/4,985.42 = 2,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.67x = 4,985.42 × 2,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.67x = 10,067,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067,272.85/3,612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.66

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