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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.72, 4,999.80 and 2,050.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.72, 4,999.80 and 2,050.78 is: 2,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.72 : 4,999.80 = 2,050.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.72/4,999.80 = 2,050.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.72x = 4,999.80 × 2,050.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.72x = 10,253,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,489.84/3,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.33

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