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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.16, 6,452.37 and 3,431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.16, 6,452.37 and 3,431.37 is: 5,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.16 : 6,452.37 = 3,431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.16/6,452.37 = 3,431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.16x = 6,452.37 × 3,431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.16x = 22,140,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,468.85/4,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.15

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