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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.66, 4,931.91 and 2,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.66, 4,931.91 and 2,002.26 is: 2,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.66 : 4,931.91 = 2,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.66/4,931.91 = 2,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.66x = 4,931.91 × 2,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.66x = 9,874,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,966.12/3,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.26

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