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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.66, 4,982.81 and 2,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.66, 4,982.81 and 2,017.24 is: 2,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.66 : 4,982.81 = 2,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.66/4,982.81 = 2,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.66x = 4,982.81 × 2,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.66x = 10,051,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051,523.64/3,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.85

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