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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.59, 4,999.18 and 2,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.59, 4,999.18 and 2,050.69 is: 2,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.59 : 4,999.18 = 2,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.59/4,999.18 = 2,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.59x = 4,999.18 × 2,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.59x = 10,251,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,754.65/3,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.95

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