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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.02, 5,853.36 and 2,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.02, 5,853.36 and 2,670 is: 3,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.02 : 5,853.36 = 2,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.02/5,853.36 = 2,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.02x = 5,853.36 × 2,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.02x = 15,628,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,471.20/4,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.34

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