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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.95, 4,997.57 and 2,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.95, 4,997.57 and 2,050.74 is: 2,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.95 : 4,997.57 = 2,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.95/4,997.57 = 2,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.95x = 4,997.57 × 2,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.95x = 10,248,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,706.45/3,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.83

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