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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.41, 4,999.74 and 2,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.41, 4,999.74 and 2,051.01 is: 2,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.41 : 4,999.74 = 2,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.41/4,999.74 = 2,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.41x = 4,999.74 × 2,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.41x = 10,254,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,516.74/3,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.85

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