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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.70, 10,593.60 and 2,680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.70, 10,593.60 and 2,680.30 is: 4,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.70 : 10,593.60 = 2,680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.70/10,593.60 = 2,680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.70x = 10,593.60 × 2,680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.70x = 28,394,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,026.08/7,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.99

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