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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.88, 4,888.62 and 2,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.88, 4,888.62 and 2,050.68 is: 2,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.88 : 4,888.62 = 2,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.88/4,888.62 = 2,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.88x = 4,888.62 × 2,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.88x = 10,024,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,995.26/3,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.62

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