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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.70, 4,802.90 and 3,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.70, 4,802.90 and 3,423.70 is: 4,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.70 : 4,802.90 = 3,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.70/4,802.90 = 3,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.70x = 4,802.90 × 3,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.70x = 16,443,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,688.73/3,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.90

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