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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.59, 4,930.33 and 2,000.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.59, 4,930.33 and 2,000.68 is: 2,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.59 : 4,930.33 = 2,000.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.59/4,930.33 = 2,000.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.59x = 4,930.33 × 2,000.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.59x = 9,863,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,995.30/3,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.02

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