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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.72, 4,933.52 and 2,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.72, 4,933.52 and 2,680.72 is: 3,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.72 : 4,933.52 = 2,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.72/4,933.52 = 2,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.72x = 4,933.52 × 2,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.72x = 13,225,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225,385.73/3,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.50

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