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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.69, 4,993.97 and 2,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.69, 4,993.97 and 2,046.75 is: 2,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.69 : 4,993.97 = 2,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.69/4,993.97 = 2,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.69x = 4,993.97 × 2,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.69x = 10,221,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,397.86/3,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.61

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