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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.03, 4,999.43 and 2,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.03, 4,999.43 and 2,050.82 is: 2,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.03 : 4,999.43 = 2,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.03/4,999.43 = 2,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.03x = 4,999.43 × 2,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.03x = 10,252,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,920.78/3,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.93

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