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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.05, 4,991.51 and 2,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.05, 4,991.51 and 2,045.15 is: 2,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.05 : 4,991.51 = 2,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.05/4,991.51 = 2,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.05x = 4,991.51 × 2,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.05x = 10,208,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208,376.45/3,617.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.29

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