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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.70, 5,999.38 and 2,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.70, 5,999.38 and 2,669.19 is: 3,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.70 : 5,999.38 = 2,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.70/5,999.38 = 2,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.70x = 5,999.38 × 2,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.70x = 16,013,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,485.10/4,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.21

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