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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.63, 4,916.42 and 2,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.63, 4,916.42 and 2,050.36 is: 2,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.63 : 4,916.42 = 2,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.63/4,916.42 = 2,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.63x = 4,916.42 × 2,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.63x = 10,080,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,430.91/3,562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.49

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