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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.75, 4,969.06 and 2,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.75, 4,969.06 and 2,007.59 is: 2,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.75 : 4,969.06 = 2,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.75/4,969.06 = 2,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.75x = 4,969.06 × 2,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.75x = 9,975,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975,816.59/3,600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.48

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