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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.65, 4,845.24 and 2,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.65, 4,845.24 and 2,670 is: 3,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.65 : 4,845.24 = 2,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.65/4,845.24 = 2,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.65x = 4,845.24 × 2,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.65x = 12,936,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936,790.80/3,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.02

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