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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.96, 4,998.16 and 2,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.96, 4,998.16 and 2,050.08 is: 2,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.96 : 4,998.16 = 2,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.96/4,998.16 = 2,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.96x = 4,998.16 × 2,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.96x = 10,246,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,627.85/3,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.03

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