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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.26, 4,995.45 and 2,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.26, 4,995.45 and 2,048.26 is: 2,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.26 : 4,995.45 = 2,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.26/4,995.45 = 2,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.26x = 4,995.45 × 2,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.26x = 10,231,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231,980.42/3,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.31

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