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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.97, 4,997.43 and 2,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.97, 4,997.43 and 2,049.03 is: 2,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.97 : 4,997.43 = 2,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.97/4,997.43 = 2,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.97x = 4,997.43 × 2,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.97x = 10,239,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239,883.99/3,620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.94

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