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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.81, 4,970.80 and 2,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.81, 4,970.80 and 2,008.25 is: 2,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.81 : 4,970.80 = 2,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.81/4,970.80 = 2,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.81x = 4,970.80 × 2,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.81x = 9,982,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,598.41/3,601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.55

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