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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.08, 5,854.46 and 2,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.08, 5,854.46 and 2,670.18 is: 3,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.08 : 5,854.46 = 2,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.08/5,854.46 = 2,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.08x = 5,854.46 × 2,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.08x = 15,632,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,462.00/4,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.23

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