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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.96, 4,990.92 and 2,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.96, 4,990.92 and 2,044.98 is: 2,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.96 : 4,990.92 = 2,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.96/4,990.92 = 2,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.96x = 4,990.92 × 2,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.96x = 10,206,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,206,331.58/3,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.58

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