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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.70, 5,150.73 and 2,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.70, 5,150.73 and 2,666.30 is: 3,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.70 : 5,150.73 = 2,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.70/5,150.73 = 2,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.70x = 5,150.73 × 2,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.70x = 13,733,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733,391.40/3,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.10

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