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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.49, 4,989.22 and 2,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.49, 4,989.22 and 2,043.73 is: 2,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.49 : 4,989.22 = 2,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.49/4,989.22 = 2,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.49x = 4,989.22 × 2,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.49x = 10,196,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,618.59/3,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.26

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