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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.16, 5,470.38 and 2,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.16, 5,470.38 and 2,671.68 is: 4,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.16 : 5,470.38 = 2,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.16/5,470.38 = 2,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.16x = 5,470.38 × 2,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.16x = 14,615,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,104.84/3,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.96

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