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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.43, 4,969.88 and 2,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.43, 4,969.88 and 2,008.07 is: 2,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.43 : 4,969.88 = 2,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.43/4,969.88 = 2,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.43x = 4,969.88 × 2,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.43x = 9,979,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,832.04/3,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.08

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