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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.62, 6,257.97 and 2,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.62, 6,257.97 and 2,670.50 is: 3,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.62 : 6,257.97 = 2,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.62/6,257.97 = 2,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.62x = 6,257.97 × 2,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.62x = 16,711,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711,908.89/4,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.22

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