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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.81, 4,971.89 and 2,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.81, 4,971.89 and 2,030.92 is: 2,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.81 : 4,971.89 = 2,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.81/4,971.89 = 2,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.81x = 4,971.89 × 2,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.81x = 10,097,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,503.49/3,602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.67

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