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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.63, 4,992.93 and 2,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.63, 4,992.93 and 2,045.42 is: 2,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.63 : 4,992.93 = 2,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.63/4,992.93 = 2,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.63x = 4,992.93 × 2,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.63x = 10,212,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,638.88/3,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.02

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