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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.06, 4,154.55 and 2,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.06, 4,154.55 and 2,709.60 is: 3,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.06 : 4,154.55 = 2,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.06/4,154.55 = 2,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.06x = 4,154.55 × 2,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.06x = 11,257,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,168.68/3,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.83

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