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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.52, 3,613.92 and 2,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.52, 3,613.92 and 2,018.92 is: 2,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.52 : 3,613.92 = 2,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.52/3,613.92 = 2,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.52x = 3,613.92 × 2,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.52x = 7,296,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296,215.37/2,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.45

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