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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.28, 6,002.54 and 2,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.28, 6,002.54 and 2,671 is: 3,688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.28 : 6,002.54 = 2,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.28/6,002.54 = 2,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.28x = 6,002.54 × 2,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.28x = 16,032,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,770.99/4,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.00

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