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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.13, 4,998.56 and 2,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.13, 4,998.56 and 2,050.55 is: 2,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.13 : 4,998.56 = 2,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.13/4,998.56 = 2,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.13x = 4,998.56 × 2,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.13x = 10,249,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249,761.96/3,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.76

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