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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.44, 4,996.70 and 2,048.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.44, 4,996.70 and 2,048.50 is: 2,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.44 : 4,996.70 = 2,048.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.44/4,996.70 = 2,048.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.44x = 4,996.70 × 2,048.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.44x = 10,235,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235,739.95/3,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.21

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