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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.14, 4,988.97 and 2,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.14, 4,988.97 and 2,043.23 is: 2,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.14 : 4,988.97 = 2,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.14/4,988.97 = 2,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.14x = 4,988.97 × 2,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.14x = 10,193,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,613.17/3,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.70

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