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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.92, 4,651.92 and 2,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.92, 4,651.92 and 2,617.92 is: 3,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.92 : 4,651.92 = 2,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.92/4,651.92 = 2,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.92x = 4,651.92 × 2,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.92x = 12,178,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,354.41/3,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.56

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