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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.46, 4,988.61 and 2,288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.46, 4,988.61 and 2,288.79 is: 3,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.46 : 4,988.61 = 2,288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.46/4,988.61 = 2,288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.46x = 4,988.61 × 2,288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.46x = 11,417,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417,880.68/3,617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.33

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