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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.11, 5,305.91 and 2,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.11, 5,305.91 and 2,670.30 is: 3,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.11 : 5,305.91 = 2,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.11/5,305.91 = 2,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.11x = 5,305.91 × 2,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.11x = 14,168,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,378.15/3,544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.73

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