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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.76, 4,985.66 and 2,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.76, 4,985.66 and 2,040.96 is: 2,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.76 : 4,985.66 = 2,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.76/4,985.66 = 2,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.76x = 4,985.66 × 2,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.76x = 10,175,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,532.63/3,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.55

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