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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.82, 4,992.69 and 2,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.82, 4,992.69 and 2,045.88 is: 2,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.82 : 4,992.69 = 2,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.82/4,992.69 = 2,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.82x = 4,992.69 × 2,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.82x = 10,214,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,419.65/3,617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.37

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