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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.06, 4,976.37 and 1,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.06, 4,976.37 and 1,950.06 is: 2,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.06 : 4,976.37 = 1,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.06/4,976.37 = 1,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.06x = 4,976.37 × 1,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.06x = 9,704,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,220.08/3,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.09

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