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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.91, 4,982.92 and 2,017.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.91, 4,982.92 and 2,017.53 is: 2,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.91 : 4,982.92 = 2,017.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.91/4,982.92 = 2,017.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.91x = 4,982.92 × 2,017.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.91x = 10,053,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,053,185.54/3,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.11

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