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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.87, 4,970.51 and 2,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.87, 4,970.51 and 2,029.97 is: 2,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.87 : 4,970.51 = 2,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.87/4,970.51 = 2,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.87x = 4,970.51 × 2,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.87x = 10,089,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,986.18/3,601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.32

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