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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.74, 4,971.72 and 2,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.74, 4,971.72 and 2,030.74 is: 2,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.74 : 4,971.72 = 2,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.74/4,971.72 = 2,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.74x = 4,971.72 × 2,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.74x = 10,096,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,270.67/3,602.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.39

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