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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.69, 4,996.41 and 2,048.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.69, 4,996.41 and 2,048.75 is: 2,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.69 : 4,996.41 = 2,048.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.69/4,996.41 = 2,048.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.69x = 4,996.41 × 2,048.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.69x = 10,236,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236,394.99/3,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.19

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