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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.62, 6,397.40 and 3,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.62, 6,397.40 and 3,394.60 is: 5,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.62 : 6,397.40 = 3,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.62/6,397.40 = 3,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.62x = 6,397.40 × 3,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.62x = 21,716,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716,614.04/4,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.12

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