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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.67, 6,254.80 and 3,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.67, 6,254.80 and 3,437.02 is: 5,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.67 : 6,254.80 = 3,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.67/6,254.80 = 3,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.67x = 6,254.80 × 3,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.67x = 21,497,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497,872.70/4,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.77

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