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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.06, 3,862.50 and 1,680.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.06, 3,862.50 and 1,680.36 is: 2,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.06 : 3,862.50 = 1,680.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.06/3,862.50 = 1,680.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.06x = 3,862.50 × 1,680.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.06x = 6,490,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,390.50/2,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.95

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