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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.04, 4,988.65 and 2,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.04, 4,988.65 and 2,021.59 is: 2,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.04 : 4,988.65 = 2,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.04/4,988.65 = 2,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.04x = 4,988.65 × 2,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.04x = 10,084,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,969.90/3,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.73

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