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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.82, 6,015.78 and 2,680.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.82, 6,015.78 and 2,680.50 is: 3,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.82 : 6,015.78 = 2,680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.82/6,015.78 = 2,680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.82x = 6,015.78 × 2,680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.82x = 16,125,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,298.29/4,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.46

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