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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.09, 4,930.41 and 2,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.09, 4,930.41 and 2,001.15 is: 2,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.09 : 4,930.41 = 2,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.09/4,930.41 = 2,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.09x = 4,930.41 × 2,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.09x = 9,866,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,489.97/3,573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.33

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