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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.30, 4,997.37 and 2,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.30, 4,997.37 and 2,049.36 is: 2,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.30 : 4,997.37 = 2,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.30/4,997.37 = 2,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.30x = 4,997.37 × 2,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.30x = 10,241,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,410.18/3,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.10

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