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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.48, 4,997.36 and 2,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.48, 4,997.36 and 2,049.82 is: 2,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.48 : 4,997.36 = 2,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.48/4,997.36 = 2,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.48x = 4,997.36 × 2,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.48x = 10,243,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,688.48/3,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.59

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