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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.72, 4,980.06 and 2,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.72, 4,980.06 and 2,430.60 is: 3,356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.72 : 4,980.06 = 2,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.72/4,980.06 = 2,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.72x = 4,980.06 × 2,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.72x = 12,104,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104,533.84/3,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.11

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