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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.94, 6,903.96 and 1,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.94, 6,903.96 and 1,680.26 is: 2,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.94 : 6,903.96 = 1,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.94/6,903.96 = 1,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.94x = 6,903.96 × 1,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.94x = 11,600,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600,447.83/4,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.77

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