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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.91, 4,993.20 and 2,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.91, 4,993.20 and 2,046.33 is: 2,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.91 : 4,993.20 = 2,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.91/4,993.20 = 2,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.91x = 4,993.20 × 2,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.91x = 10,217,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,734.96/3,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.21

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