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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.31, 6,001.74 and 2,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.31, 6,001.74 and 2,670.12 is: 3,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.31 : 6,001.74 = 2,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.31/6,001.74 = 2,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.31x = 6,001.74 × 2,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.31x = 16,025,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,366.01/4,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.42

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