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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.74, 6,256.35 and 2,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.74, 6,256.35 and 2,670.38 is: 3,685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.74 : 6,256.35 = 2,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.74/6,256.35 = 2,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.74x = 6,256.35 × 2,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.74x = 16,706,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,706,831.91/4,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.00

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