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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.74, 4,970.58 and 2,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.74, 4,970.58 and 2,029.80 is: 2,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.74 : 4,970.58 = 2,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.74/4,970.58 = 2,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.74x = 4,970.58 × 2,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.74x = 10,089,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,283.28/3,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.22

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