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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.74, 4,970.34 and 2,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.74, 4,970.34 and 2,029.74 is: 2,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.74 : 4,970.34 = 2,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.74/4,970.34 = 2,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.74x = 4,970.34 × 2,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.74x = 10,088,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,088,497.91/3,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.01

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