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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.54, 4,989.34 and 2,022.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.54, 4,989.34 and 2,022.09 is: 2,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.54 : 4,989.34 = 2,022.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.54/4,989.34 = 2,022.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.54x = 4,989.34 × 2,022.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.54x = 10,088,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,088,859.46/3,615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.42

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