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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.76, 4,998.30 and 2,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.76, 4,998.30 and 2,050.09 is: 2,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.76 : 4,998.30 = 2,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.76/4,998.30 = 2,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.76x = 4,998.30 × 2,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.76x = 10,246,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,964.85/3,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.28

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