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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.53, 6,018.17 and 2,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.53, 6,018.17 and 2,680.72 is: 3,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.53 : 6,018.17 = 2,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.53/6,018.17 = 2,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.53x = 6,018.17 × 2,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.53x = 16,133,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,017.81/4,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.48

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