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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.72, 4,150.44 and 1,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.72, 4,150.44 and 1,960.56 is: 2,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.72 : 4,150.44 = 1,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.72/4,150.44 = 1,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.72x = 4,150.44 × 1,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.72x = 8,137,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,186.65/3,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.33

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