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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.52, 4,971.24 and 2,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.52, 4,971.24 and 2,030.58 is: 2,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.52 : 4,971.24 = 2,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.52/4,971.24 = 2,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.52x = 4,971.24 × 2,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.52x = 10,094,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,500.52/3,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.07

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