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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.22, 4,998.66 and 2,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.22, 4,998.66 and 2,050.31 is: 2,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.22 : 4,998.66 = 2,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.22/4,998.66 = 2,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.22x = 4,998.66 × 2,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.22x = 10,248,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,818.93/3,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.43

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