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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.89, 4,992.40 and 2,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.89, 4,992.40 and 2,105.21 is: 2,905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.89 : 4,992.40 = 2,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.89/4,992.40 = 2,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.89x = 4,992.40 × 2,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.89x = 10,510,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,510,050.40/3,617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.02

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