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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.65, 4,048.93 and 2,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.65, 4,048.93 and 2,617.36 is: 3,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.65 : 4,048.93 = 2,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.65/4,048.93 = 2,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.65x = 4,048.93 × 2,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.65x = 10,597,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597,507.42/2,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.63

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