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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.21, 5,462.34 and 2,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.21, 5,462.34 and 2,673.89 is: 4,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.21 : 5,462.34 = 2,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.21/5,462.34 = 2,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.21x = 5,462.34 × 2,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.21x = 14,605,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,668.99/3,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.33

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