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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.69, 6,001.72 and 2,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.69, 6,001.72 and 2,670.39 is: 3,687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.69 : 6,001.72 = 2,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.69/6,001.72 = 2,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.69x = 6,001.72 × 2,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.69x = 16,026,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,934.72/4,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.16

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