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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.92, 4,989.96 and 2,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.92, 4,989.96 and 2,044.02 is: 2,820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.92 : 4,989.96 = 2,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.92/4,989.96 = 2,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.92x = 4,989.96 × 2,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.92x = 10,199,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199,578.04/3,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.75

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