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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.84, 6,400.02 and 3,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.84, 6,400.02 and 3,484.76 is: 5,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.84 : 6,400.02 = 3,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.84/6,400.02 = 3,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.84x = 6,400.02 × 3,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.84x = 22,302,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,533.70/4,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.50

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