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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.80, 4,970.70 and 2,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.80, 4,970.70 and 2,030.40 is: 2,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.80 : 4,970.70 = 2,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.80/4,970.70 = 2,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.80x = 4,970.70 × 2,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.80x = 10,092,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,509.28/3,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.07

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