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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.38, 4,005.63 and 915.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.38, 4,005.63 and 915.37 is: 1,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.38 : 4,005.63 = 915.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.38/4,005.63 = 915.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.38x = 4,005.63 × 915.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.38x = 3,666,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,622.06/2,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.07

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