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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.92, 4,998.32 and 2,050.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.92, 4,998.32 and 2,050.01 is: 2,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.92 : 4,998.32 = 2,050.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.92/4,998.32 = 2,050.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.92x = 4,998.32 × 2,050.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.92x = 10,246,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,586.12/3,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.05

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