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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.62, 6,423.72 and 3,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.62, 6,423.72 and 3,034.62 is: 4,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.62 : 6,423.72 = 3,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.62/6,423.72 = 3,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.62x = 6,423.72 × 3,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.62x = 19,493,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,560.57/4,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.85

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