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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.78, 4,999.08 and 2,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.78, 4,999.08 and 2,050.57 is: 2,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.78 : 4,999.08 = 2,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.78/4,999.08 = 2,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.78x = 4,999.08 × 2,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.78x = 10,250,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,963.48/3,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.58

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