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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.68, 4,971.71 and 2,030.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.68, 4,971.71 and 2,030.77 is: 2,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.68 : 4,971.71 = 2,030.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.68/4,971.71 = 2,030.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.68x = 4,971.71 × 2,030.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.68x = 10,096,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,389.36/3,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.47

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