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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.32, 4,983.55 and 2,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.32, 4,983.55 and 2,017.96 is: 2,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.32 : 4,983.55 = 2,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.32/4,983.55 = 2,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.32x = 4,983.55 × 2,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.32x = 10,056,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056,604.56/3,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.74

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