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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.13, 4,999.59 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.13, 4,999.59 and 2,050.92 is: 2,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.13 : 4,999.59 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.13/4,999.59 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.13x = 4,999.59 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.13x = 10,253,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,759.12/3,623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.08

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