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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.70, 6,430.95 and 3,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.70, 6,430.95 and 3,204.90 is: 4,797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.70 : 6,430.95 = 3,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.70/6,430.95 = 3,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.70x = 6,430.95 × 3,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.70x = 20,610,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,551.66/4,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.95

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