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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.14, 4,988.98 and 2,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.14, 4,988.98 and 2,043.24 is: 2,819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.14 : 4,988.98 = 2,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.14/4,988.98 = 2,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.14x = 4,988.98 × 2,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.14x = 10,193,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,683.50/3,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.72

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