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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.40, 4,014.36 and 2,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.40, 4,014.36 and 2,606.58 is: 3,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.40 : 4,014.36 = 2,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.40/4,014.36 = 2,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.40x = 4,014.36 × 2,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.40x = 10,463,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,463,750.49/2,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.80

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