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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.51, 4,997.96 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.51, 4,997.96 and 2,049.84 is: 2,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.51 : 4,997.96 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.51/4,997.96 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.51x = 4,997.96 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.51x = 10,244,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244,983.09/3,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.93

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