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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.63, 4,968.92 and 2,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.63, 4,968.92 and 2,007.23 is: 2,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.63 : 4,968.92 = 2,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.63/4,968.92 = 2,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.63x = 4,968.92 × 2,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.63x = 9,973,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,765.29/3,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.01

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