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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.75, 4,970.44 and 2,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.75, 4,970.44 and 2,008.59 is: 2,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.75 : 4,970.44 = 2,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.75/4,970.44 = 2,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.75x = 4,970.44 × 2,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.75x = 9,983,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,576.08/3,601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.87

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