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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.56, 4,992.33 and 2,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.56, 4,992.33 and 2,045.62 is: 2,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.56 : 4,992.33 = 2,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.56/4,992.33 = 2,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.56x = 4,992.33 × 2,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.56x = 10,212,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,410.09/3,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.01

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