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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.17, 4,998.48 and 2,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.17, 4,998.48 and 2,050.23 is: 2,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.17 : 4,998.48 = 2,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.17/4,998.48 = 2,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.17x = 4,998.48 × 2,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.17x = 10,248,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,033.65/3,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.25

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