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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.84, 6,395.70 and 3,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.84, 6,395.70 and 3,382.88 is: 5,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.84 : 6,395.70 = 3,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.84/6,395.70 = 3,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.84x = 6,395.70 × 3,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.84x = 21,635,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,885.62/4,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.04

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