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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.25, 4,998.96 and 2,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.25, 4,998.96 and 2,050.35 is: 2,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.25 : 4,998.96 = 2,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.25/4,998.96 = 2,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.25x = 4,998.96 × 2,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.25x = 10,249,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249,607.38/3,622.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.62

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