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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.36, 4,991.56 and 2,125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.36, 4,991.56 and 2,125.74 is: 2,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.36 : 4,991.56 = 2,125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.36/4,991.56 = 2,125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.36x = 4,991.56 × 2,125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.36x = 10,610,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,610,772.16/3,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.29

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