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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.52, 4,990.59 and 2,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.52, 4,990.59 and 2,776.74 is: 3,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.52 : 4,990.59 = 2,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.52/4,990.59 = 2,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.52x = 4,990.59 × 2,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.52x = 13,857,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857,570.88/3,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.68

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