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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.82, 5,122.26 and 2,033.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.82, 5,122.26 and 2,033.17 is: 2,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.82 : 5,122.26 = 2,033.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.82/5,122.26 = 2,033.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.82x = 5,122.26 × 2,033.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.82x = 10,414,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414,425.36/3,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.75

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