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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.76, 4,992.51 and 2,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.76, 4,992.51 and 2,045.82 is: 2,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.76 : 4,992.51 = 2,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.76/4,992.51 = 2,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.76x = 4,992.51 × 2,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.76x = 10,213,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,776.81/3,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.23

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