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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.45, 4,998.26 and 2,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.45, 4,998.26 and 2,051.24 is: 2,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.45 : 4,998.26 = 2,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.45/4,998.26 = 2,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.45x = 4,998.26 × 2,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.45x = 10,252,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,620.59/3,623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.52

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