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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.01, 4,991.48 and 2,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.01, 4,991.48 and 2,023.68 is: 2,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.01 : 4,991.48 = 2,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.01/4,991.48 = 2,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.01x = 4,991.48 × 2,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.01x = 10,101,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,158.25/3,617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.68

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