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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.41, 4,993.16 and 2,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.41, 4,993.16 and 2,046.83 is: 2,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.41 : 4,993.16 = 2,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.41/4,993.16 = 2,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.41x = 4,993.16 × 2,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.41x = 10,220,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,114.48/3,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.48

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