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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.50, 4,996.29 and 1,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.50, 4,996.29 and 1,964.50 is: 2,711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.50 : 4,996.29 = 1,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.50/4,996.29 = 1,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.50x = 4,996.29 × 1,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.50x = 9,815,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,211.71/3,620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.01

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