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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.52, 4,998.14 and 2,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.52, 4,998.14 and 2,049.31 is: 2,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.52 : 4,998.14 = 2,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.52/4,998.14 = 2,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.52x = 4,998.14 × 2,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.52x = 10,242,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,738.28/3,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.30

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