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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.67, 4,510.01 and 1,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.67, 4,510.01 and 1,973.22 is: 2,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.67 : 4,510.01 = 1,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.67/4,510.01 = 1,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.67x = 4,510.01 × 1,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.67x = 8,899,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,209.52/3,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.82

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