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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,616.76, 4,991.34 and 2,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,616.76, 4,991.34 and 2,044.95 is: 2,822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,616.76 : 4,991.34 = 2,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,616.76/4,991.34 = 2,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,616.76x = 4,991.34 × 2,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,616.76x = 10,207,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,040.73/3,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.15

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