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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.21, 4,991.83 and 2,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.21, 4,991.83 and 2,045.36 is: 2,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.21 : 4,991.83 = 2,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.21/4,991.83 = 2,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.21x = 4,991.83 × 2,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.21x = 10,210,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,210,059.34/3,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.64

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