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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.88, 4,992.56 and 2,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.88, 4,992.56 and 2,045.96 is: 2,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.88 : 4,992.56 = 2,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.88/4,992.56 = 2,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.88x = 4,992.56 × 2,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.88x = 10,214,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,578.06/3,617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.36

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