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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.61, 4,998.48 and 2,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.61, 4,998.48 and 2,029.14 is: 2,799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.61 : 4,998.48 = 2,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.61/4,998.48 = 2,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.61x = 4,998.48 × 2,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.61x = 10,142,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,615.71/3,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.81

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