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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.92, 4,995.59 and 2,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.92, 4,995.59 and 2,047.71 is: 2,825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.92 : 4,995.59 = 2,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.92/4,995.59 = 2,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.92x = 4,995.59 × 2,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.92x = 10,229,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229,509.36/3,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.89

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