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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.60, 6,464.40 and 3,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.60, 6,464.40 and 3,445.60 is: 5,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.60 : 6,464.40 = 3,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.60/6,464.40 = 3,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.60x = 6,464.40 × 3,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.60x = 22,273,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,736.64/4,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.40

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