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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.41, 4,969.74 and 2,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.41, 4,969.74 and 2,008.01 is: 2,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.41 : 4,969.74 = 2,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.41/4,969.74 = 2,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.41x = 4,969.74 × 2,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.41x = 9,979,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,288.94/3,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.94

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