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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.70, 4,997.78 and 2,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.70, 4,997.78 and 2,049.76 is: 2,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.70 : 4,997.78 = 2,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.70/4,997.78 = 2,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.70x = 4,997.78 × 2,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.70x = 10,244,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244,249.53/3,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.57

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