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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.34, 4,998.56 and 2,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.34, 4,998.56 and 2,050.13 is: 2,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.34 : 4,998.56 = 2,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.34/4,998.56 = 2,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.34x = 4,998.56 × 2,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.34x = 10,247,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,662.57/3,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.02

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