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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.07, 4,998.38 and 2,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.07, 4,998.38 and 2,050.16 is: 2,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.07 : 4,998.38 = 2,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.07/4,998.38 = 2,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.07x = 4,998.38 × 2,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.07x = 10,247,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,443.50/3,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.17

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