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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.39, 4,997.46 and 2,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.39, 4,997.46 and 2,049.45 is: 2,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.39 : 4,997.46 = 2,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.39/4,997.46 = 2,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.39x = 4,997.46 × 2,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.39x = 10,242,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,044.40/3,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.21

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