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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.89, 4,998.22 and 2,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.89, 4,998.22 and 2,050.28 is: 2,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.89 : 4,998.22 = 2,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.89/4,998.22 = 2,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.89x = 4,998.22 × 2,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.89x = 10,247,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,757.87/3,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.40

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