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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.87, 4,971.89 and 2,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.87, 4,971.89 and 2,030.97 is: 2,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.87 : 4,971.89 = 2,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.87/4,971.89 = 2,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.87x = 4,971.89 × 2,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.87x = 10,097,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,759.43/3,602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.70

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