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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.94, 4,970.66 and 2,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.94, 4,970.66 and 2,030.01 is: 2,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.94 : 4,970.66 = 2,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.94/4,970.66 = 2,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.94x = 4,970.66 × 2,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.94x = 10,090,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,479.36/3,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.41

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