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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.28, 5,858.06 and 2,670.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.28, 5,858.06 and 2,670.81 is: 4,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.28 : 5,858.06 = 2,670.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.28/5,858.06 = 2,670.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.28x = 5,858.06 × 2,670.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.28x = 15,645,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,751.87/3,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.26

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