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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.27, 4,991.59 and 2,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.27, 4,991.59 and 2,023.64 is: 2,792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.27 : 4,991.59 = 2,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.27/4,991.59 = 2,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.27x = 4,991.59 × 2,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.27x = 10,101,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,181.19/3,617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.49

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