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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.67, 4,988.34 and 2,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.67, 4,988.34 and 2,042.46 is: 2,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.67 : 4,988.34 = 2,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.67/4,988.34 = 2,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.67x = 4,988.34 × 2,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.67x = 10,188,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,484.92/3,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.65

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