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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.41, 4,968.55 and 2,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.41, 4,968.55 and 2,007.04 is: 2,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.41 : 4,968.55 = 2,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.41/4,968.55 = 2,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.41x = 4,968.55 × 2,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.41x = 9,972,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,066.17/3,600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.70

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