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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.92, 4,970.96 and 2,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.92, 4,970.96 and 2,030.32 is: 2,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.92 : 4,970.96 = 2,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.92/4,970.96 = 2,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.92x = 4,970.96 × 2,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.92x = 10,092,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,632.16/3,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.01

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