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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.62, 6,897.51 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.62, 6,897.51 and 2,001.30 is: 3,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.62 : 6,897.51 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.62/6,897.51 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.62x = 6,897.51 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.62x = 13,803,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803,986.76/4,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.42

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