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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.64, 5,856.30 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.64, 5,856.30 and 2,673 is: 3,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.64 : 5,856.30 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.64/5,856.30 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.64x = 5,856.30 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.64x = 15,653,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653,889.90/4,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.31

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