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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.52, 4,997.40 and 2,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.52, 4,997.40 and 2,050 is: 2,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.52 : 4,997.40 = 2,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.52/4,997.40 = 2,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.52x = 4,997.40 × 2,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.52x = 10,244,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244,670/3,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.83

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