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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.04, 9,445.68 and 1,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.04, 9,445.68 and 1,680 is: 2,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.04 : 9,445.68 = 1,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.04/9,445.68 = 1,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.04x = 9,445.68 × 1,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.04x = 15,868,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868,742.40/6,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.03

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