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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.41, 4,967.34 and 2,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.41, 4,967.34 and 2,006.06 is: 2,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.41 : 4,967.34 = 2,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.41/4,967.34 = 2,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.41x = 4,967.34 × 2,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.41x = 9,964,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964,798.26/3,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.45

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