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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.44, 4,998.08 and 2,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.44, 4,998.08 and 2,049.50 is: 2,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.44 : 4,998.08 = 2,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.44/4,998.08 = 2,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.44x = 4,998.08 × 2,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.44x = 10,243,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,564.96/3,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.59

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