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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.16, 4,988.94 and 2,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.16, 4,988.94 and 2,043.40 is: 2,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.16 : 4,988.94 = 2,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.16/4,988.94 = 2,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.16x = 4,988.94 × 2,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.16x = 10,194,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,400.00/3,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.90

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