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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.66, 4,999.19 and 2,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.66, 4,999.19 and 2,050.72 is: 2,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.66 : 4,999.19 = 2,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.66/4,999.19 = 2,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.66x = 4,999.19 × 2,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.66x = 10,251,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,938.92/3,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.95

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