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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.02, 4,996.50 and 2,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.02, 4,996.50 and 2,027.30 is: 2,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.02 : 4,996.50 = 2,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.02/4,996.50 = 2,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.02x = 4,996.50 × 2,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.02x = 10,129,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129,404.45/3,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.39

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