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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283, 6,412.02 and 3,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283, 6,412.02 and 3,046.52 is: 4,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283 : 6,412.02 = 3,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283/6,412.02 = 3,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283x = 6,412.02 × 3,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283x = 19,534,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,347.17/4,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.90

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