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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.03, 4,989.33 and 2,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.03, 4,989.33 and 2,043.09 is: 2,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.03 : 4,989.33 = 2,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.03/4,989.33 = 2,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.03x = 4,989.33 × 2,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.03x = 10,193,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,650.23/3,615.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.80

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