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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.88, 4,998.19 and 2,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.88, 4,998.19 and 2,050.48 is: 2,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.88 : 4,998.19 = 2,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.88/4,998.19 = 2,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.88x = 4,998.19 × 2,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.88x = 10,248,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,663.64/3,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.66

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