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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.22, 4,991.82 and 2,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.22, 4,991.82 and 2,125.18 is: 2,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.22 : 4,991.82 = 2,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.22/4,991.82 = 2,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.22x = 4,991.82 × 2,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.22x = 10,608,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,608,516.03/3,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.78

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