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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.33, 6,014.70 and 2,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.33, 6,014.70 and 2,680.98 is: 3,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.33 : 6,014.70 = 2,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.33/6,014.70 = 2,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.33x = 6,014.70 × 2,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.33x = 16,125,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,277.00/4,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.73

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