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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.67, 4,989.72 and 2,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.67, 4,989.72 and 2,043.46 is: 2,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.67 : 4,989.72 = 2,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.67/4,989.72 = 2,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.67x = 4,989.72 × 2,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.67x = 10,196,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,293.23/3,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.03

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