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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.83, 4,981.57 and 2,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.83, 4,981.57 and 2,117.77 is: 2,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.83 : 4,981.57 = 2,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.83/4,981.57 = 2,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.83x = 4,981.57 × 2,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.83x = 10,549,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,801.75/3,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.52

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