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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.80, 7,015.20 and 2,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.80, 7,015.20 and 2,603.20 is: 3,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.80 : 7,015.20 = 2,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.80/7,015.20 = 2,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.80x = 7,015.20 × 2,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.80x = 18,261,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,968.64/4,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.80

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