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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.90, 4,999.58 and 2,051.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.90, 4,999.58 and 2,051.06 is: 2,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.90 : 4,999.58 = 2,051.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.90/4,999.58 = 2,051.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.90x = 4,999.58 × 2,051.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.90x = 10,254,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,438.55/3,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.45

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