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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.68, 4,972.97 and 2,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.68, 4,972.97 and 2,010.37 is: 2,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.68 : 4,972.97 = 2,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.68/4,972.97 = 2,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.68x = 4,972.97 × 2,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.68x = 9,997,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,509.70/3,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.25

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