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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.19, 4,997.72 and 2,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.19, 4,997.72 and 2,049.29 is: 2,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.19 : 4,997.72 = 2,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.19/4,997.72 = 2,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.19x = 4,997.72 × 2,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.19x = 10,241,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,742.38/3,621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.28

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