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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.06, 4,049.49 and 2,617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.06, 4,049.49 and 2,617.77 is: 3,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.06 : 4,049.49 = 2,617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.06/4,049.49 = 2,617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.06x = 4,049.49 × 2,617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.06x = 10,600,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,635.66/2,933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.19

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