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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.20, 6,002.84 and 2,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.20, 6,002.84 and 2,671.70 is: 3,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.20 : 6,002.84 = 2,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.20/6,002.84 = 2,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.20x = 6,002.84 × 2,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.20x = 16,037,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,774.27/4,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.68

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