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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,613.71, 4,986.96 and 2,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,613.71, 4,986.96 and 2,041.83 is: 2,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,613.71 : 4,986.96 = 2,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,613.71/4,986.96 = 2,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,613.71x = 4,986.96 × 2,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,613.71x = 10,182,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,524.54/3,613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.75

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