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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.71, 4,970.15 and 2,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.71, 4,970.15 and 2,008.26 is: 2,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.71 : 4,970.15 = 2,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.71/4,970.15 = 2,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.71x = 4,970.15 × 2,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.71x = 9,981,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981,343.40/3,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.28

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