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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.84, 6,397.02 and 3,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.84, 6,397.02 and 3,482.76 is: 5,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.84 : 6,397.02 = 3,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.84/6,397.02 = 3,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.84x = 6,397.02 × 3,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.84x = 22,279,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,285.38/4,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.50

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