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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.34, 4,991.88 and 2,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.34, 4,991.88 and 2,045.34 is: 2,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.34 : 4,991.88 = 2,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.34/4,991.88 = 2,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.34x = 4,991.88 × 2,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.34x = 10,210,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,210,091.84/3,617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.54

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