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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.59, 4,982.62 and 2,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.59, 4,982.62 and 2,017.24 is: 2,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.59 : 4,982.62 = 2,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.59/4,982.62 = 2,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.59x = 4,982.62 × 2,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.59x = 10,051,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051,115.87/3,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.79

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