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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.64, 6,270.04 and 2,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.64, 6,270.04 and 2,680.88 is: 3,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.64 : 6,270.04 = 2,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.64/6,270.04 = 2,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.64x = 6,270.04 × 2,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.64x = 16,809,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809,224.84/4,542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.32

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