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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.78, 7,019.34 and 2,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.78, 7,019.34 and 2,340.06 is: 3,509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.78 : 7,019.34 = 2,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.78/7,019.34 = 2,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.78x = 7,019.34 × 2,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.78x = 16,425,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425,676.76/4,680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.18

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