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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.63, 8,520.94 and 2,602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.63, 8,520.94 and 2,602.63 is: 3,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.63 : 8,520.94 = 2,602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.63/8,520.94 = 2,602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.63x = 8,520.94 × 2,602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.63x = 22,176,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176,811.47/5,680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.94

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