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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.68, 4,999.20 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.68, 4,999.20 and 2,050.92 is: 2,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.68 : 4,999.20 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.68/4,999.20 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.68x = 4,999.20 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.68x = 10,252,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,959.26/3,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.21

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