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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.92, 4,972.26 and 2,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.92, 4,972.26 and 2,030.44 is: 2,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.92 : 4,972.26 = 2,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.92/4,972.26 = 2,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.92x = 4,972.26 × 2,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.92x = 10,095,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095,875.59/3,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.14

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