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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.04, 4,999.99 and 2,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.04, 4,999.99 and 2,030.44 is: 2,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.04 : 4,999.99 = 2,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.04/4,999.99 = 2,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.04x = 4,999.99 × 2,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.04x = 10,152,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,179.70/3,624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.34

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