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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.84, 4,968.78 and 2,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.84, 4,968.78 and 2,007.29 is: 2,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.84 : 4,968.78 = 2,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.84/4,968.78 = 2,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.84x = 4,968.78 × 2,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.84x = 9,973,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,757.56/3,600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.84

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