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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.65, 4,968.87 and 2,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.65, 4,968.87 and 2,007.30 is: 2,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.65 : 4,968.87 = 2,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.65/4,968.87 = 2,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.65x = 4,968.87 × 2,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.65x = 9,974,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,974,012.75/3,600.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.06

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