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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.77, 4,997.66 and 2,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.77, 4,997.66 and 2,049.76 is: 2,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.77 : 4,997.66 = 2,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.77/4,997.66 = 2,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.77x = 4,997.66 × 2,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.77x = 10,243,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,980.82/3,621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.45

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