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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.88, 4,930.57 and 2,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.88, 4,930.57 and 2,001 is: 2,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.88 : 4,930.57 = 2,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.88/4,930.57 = 2,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.88x = 4,930.57 × 2,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.88x = 9,866,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,070.57/3,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.38

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