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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.76, 6,014.43 and 2,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.76, 6,014.43 and 2,680.44 is: 3,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.76 : 6,014.43 = 2,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.76/6,014.43 = 2,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.76x = 6,014.43 × 2,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.76x = 16,121,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121,318.75/4,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.60

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