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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.59, 6,002.26 and 2,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.59, 6,002.26 and 2,671.06 is: 3,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.59 : 6,002.26 = 2,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.59/6,002.26 = 2,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.59x = 6,002.26 × 2,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.59x = 16,032,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,396.60/4,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.96

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