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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.03, 4,991.87 and 2,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.03, 4,991.87 and 2,200.82 is: 3,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.03 : 4,991.87 = 2,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.03/4,991.87 = 2,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.03x = 4,991.87 × 2,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.03x = 10,986,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986,194.85/3,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.35

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