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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.80, 7,010.40 and 2,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.80, 7,010.40 and 2,593.60 is: 3,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.80 : 7,010.40 = 2,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.80/7,010.40 = 2,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.80x = 7,010.40 × 2,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.80x = 18,182,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,173.44/4,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.74

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