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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.63, 4,888.20 and 2,050.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.63, 4,888.20 and 2,050.45 is: 2,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.63 : 4,888.20 = 2,050.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.63/4,888.20 = 2,050.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.63x = 4,888.20 × 2,050.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.63x = 10,022,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,997.47/3,542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.26

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