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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.72, 4,992.30 and 2,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.72, 4,992.30 and 2,045.84 is: 2,823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.72 : 4,992.30 = 2,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.72/4,992.30 = 2,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.72x = 4,992.30 × 2,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.72x = 10,213,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,422.07/3,617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.17

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