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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.78, 4,969.33 and 2,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.78, 4,969.33 and 2,007.53 is: 2,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.78 : 4,969.33 = 2,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.78/4,969.33 = 2,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.78x = 4,969.33 × 2,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.78x = 9,976,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976,079.05/3,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.54

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