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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.85, 4,992.66 and 2,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.85, 4,992.66 and 2,045.94 is: 2,823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.85 : 4,992.66 = 2,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.85/4,992.66 = 2,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.85x = 4,992.66 × 2,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.85x = 10,214,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,682.80/3,617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.41

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