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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.47, 4,999.50 and 2,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.47, 4,999.50 and 2,050.53 is: 2,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.47 : 4,999.50 = 2,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.47/4,999.50 = 2,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.47x = 4,999.50 × 2,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.47x = 10,251,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,624.74/3,622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.01

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