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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.51, 4,970.18 and 2,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.51, 4,970.18 and 2,008.42 is: 2,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.51 : 4,970.18 = 2,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.51/4,970.18 = 2,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.51x = 4,970.18 × 2,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.51x = 9,982,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,212.62/3,601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.67

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