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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.52, 4,992.21 and 2,045.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.52, 4,992.21 and 2,045.63 is: 2,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.52 : 4,992.21 = 2,045.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.52/4,992.21 = 2,045.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.52x = 4,992.21 × 2,045.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.52x = 10,212,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,189.58/3,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.98

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