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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.26, 4,931.37 and 2,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.26, 4,931.37 and 2,001.59 is: 2,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.26 : 4,931.37 = 2,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.26/4,931.37 = 2,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.26x = 4,931.37 × 2,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.26x = 9,870,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870,556.22/3,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.34

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