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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.36, 6,014.91 and 2,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.36, 6,014.91 and 2,680.02 is: 3,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.36 : 6,014.91 = 2,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.36/6,014.91 = 2,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.36x = 6,014.91 × 2,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.36x = 16,120,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,079.10/4,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.36

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