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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.59, 6,000.89 and 2,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.59, 6,000.89 and 2,670.06 is: 3,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.59 : 6,000.89 = 2,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.59/6,000.89 = 2,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.59x = 6,000.89 × 2,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.59x = 16,022,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,745.51/4,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.59

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