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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.65, 6,462.56 and 3,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.65, 6,462.56 and 3,432.22 is: 5,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.65 : 6,462.56 = 3,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.65/6,462.56 = 3,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.65x = 6,462.56 × 3,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.65x = 22,180,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,910.52/4,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.97

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