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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.66, 4,766.73 and 2,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.66, 4,766.73 and 2,006.97 is: 3,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.66 : 4,766.73 = 2,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.66/4,766.73 = 2,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.66x = 4,766.73 × 2,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.66x = 9,566,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,684.11/3,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.77

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