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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.98, 4,970.57 and 2,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.98, 4,970.57 and 2,008.80 is: 2,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.98 : 4,970.57 = 2,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.98/4,970.57 = 2,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.98x = 4,970.57 × 2,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.98x = 9,984,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,870.97/3,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.05

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