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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.76, 4,999.68 and 2,051.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.76, 4,999.68 and 2,051.09 is: 2,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.76 : 4,999.68 = 2,051.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.76/4,999.68 = 2,051.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.76x = 4,999.68 × 2,051.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.76x = 10,254,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,793.65/3,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.66

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