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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.91, 4,992.86 and 2,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.91, 4,992.86 and 2,046 is: 2,823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.91 : 4,992.86 = 2,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.91/4,992.86 = 2,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.91x = 4,992.86 × 2,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.91x = 10,215,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,215,396.68/3,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.56

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