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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.80, 7,016.40 and 2,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.80, 7,016.40 and 2,597.60 is: 3,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.80 : 7,016.40 = 2,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.80/7,016.40 = 2,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.80x = 7,016.40 × 2,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.80x = 18,225,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,800.64/4,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.74

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