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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.46, 4,989.20 and 2,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.46, 4,989.20 and 2,043.59 is: 2,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.46 : 4,989.20 = 2,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.46/4,989.20 = 2,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.46x = 4,989.20 × 2,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.46x = 10,195,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,844.06/3,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.07

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