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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.54, 4,997.34 and 2,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.54, 4,997.34 and 2,049.60 is: 2,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.54 : 4,997.34 = 2,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.54/4,997.34 = 2,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.54x = 4,997.34 × 2,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.54x = 10,242,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,548.06/3,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.23

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