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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.70, 5,860.83 and 2,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.70, 5,860.83 and 2,674.06 is: 3,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.70 : 5,860.83 = 2,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.70/5,860.83 = 2,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.70x = 5,860.83 × 2,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.70x = 15,672,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,211.07/4,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.71

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