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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.51, 4,989.27 and 2,043.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.51, 4,989.27 and 2,043.57 is: 2,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.51 : 4,989.27 = 2,043.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.51/4,989.27 = 2,043.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.51x = 4,989.27 × 2,043.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.51x = 10,195,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,897.55/3,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.05

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