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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.48, 4,998.96 and 2,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.48, 4,998.96 and 2,050.57 is: 2,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.48 : 4,998.96 = 2,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.48/4,998.96 = 2,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.48x = 4,998.96 × 2,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.48x = 10,250,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,717.41/3,622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.75

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