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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.68, 4,998.81 and 2,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.68, 4,998.81 and 2,050.68 is: 2,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.68 : 4,998.81 = 2,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.68/4,998.81 = 2,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.68x = 4,998.81 × 2,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.68x = 10,250,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,959.69/3,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.44

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