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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.20, 4,010.85 and 2,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.20, 4,010.85 and 2,337.30 is: 3,497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.20 : 4,010.85 = 2,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.20/4,010.85 = 2,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.20x = 4,010.85 × 2,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.20x = 9,374,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,559.71/2,680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.71

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