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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.44, 4,989.60 and 2,043.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.44, 4,989.60 and 2,043.63 is: 2,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.44 : 4,989.60 = 2,043.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.44/4,989.60 = 2,043.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.44x = 4,989.60 × 2,043.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.44x = 10,196,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,896.25/3,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.38

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