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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.55, 4,989.42 and 2,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.55, 4,989.42 and 2,022.18 is: 2,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.55 : 4,989.42 = 2,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.55/4,989.42 = 2,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.55x = 4,989.42 × 2,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.55x = 10,089,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,472.81/3,615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.58

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