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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.21, 4,968.08 and 2,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.21, 4,968.08 and 2,006.76 is: 2,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.21 : 4,968.08 = 2,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.21/4,968.08 = 2,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.21x = 4,968.08 × 2,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.21x = 9,969,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969,744.22/3,600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.21

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