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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.60, 4,146.84 and 2,652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.60, 4,146.84 and 2,652.18 is: 3,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.60 : 4,146.84 = 2,652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.60/4,146.84 = 2,652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.60x = 4,146.84 × 2,652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.60x = 10,998,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998,166.11/3,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.01

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