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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,616.63, 4,991.55 and 2,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,616.63, 4,991.55 and 2,044.42 is: 2,821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,616.63 : 4,991.55 = 2,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,616.63/4,991.55 = 2,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,616.63x = 4,991.55 × 2,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,616.63x = 10,204,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,824.65/3,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.64

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