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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.57, 4,989.50 and 2,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.57, 4,989.50 and 2,043.96 is: 2,820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.57 : 4,989.50 = 2,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.57/4,989.50 = 2,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.57x = 4,989.50 × 2,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.57x = 10,198,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,328.20/3,615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.67

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