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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.65, 4,502.68 and 2,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.65, 4,502.68 and 2,079.60 is: 3,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.65 : 4,502.68 = 2,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.65/4,502.68 = 2,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.65x = 4,502.68 × 2,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.65x = 9,363,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,784.58/3,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.36

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