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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.01, 4,998.24 and 2,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.01, 4,998.24 and 2,050.07 is: 2,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.01 : 4,998.24 = 2,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.01/4,998.24 = 2,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.01x = 4,998.24 × 2,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.01x = 10,246,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,716.89/3,622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.02

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