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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.56, 4,971.40 and 2,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.56, 4,971.40 and 2,030.44 is: 2,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.56 : 4,971.40 = 2,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.56/4,971.40 = 2,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.56x = 4,971.40 × 2,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.56x = 10,094,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,129.42/3,602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.93

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