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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.27, 4,968.21 and 2,006.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.27, 4,968.21 and 2,006.83 is: 2,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.27 : 4,968.21 = 2,006.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.27/4,968.21 = 2,006.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.27x = 4,968.21 × 2,006.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.27x = 9,970,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,352.87/3,600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.34

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