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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.84, 5,701.08 and 2,617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.84, 5,701.08 and 2,617.66 is: 3,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.84 : 5,701.08 = 2,617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.84/5,701.08 = 2,617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.84x = 5,701.08 × 2,617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.84x = 14,923,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,465.00/4,132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.95

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