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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.15, 6,423.95 and 3,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.15, 6,423.95 and 3,452.76 is: 5,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.15 : 6,423.95 = 3,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.15/6,423.95 = 3,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.15x = 6,423.95 × 3,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.15x = 22,180,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,340.34/4,290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.06

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