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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.70, 6,377.95 and 3,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.70, 6,377.95 and 3,297.70 is: 4,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.70 : 6,377.95 = 3,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.70/6,377.95 = 3,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.70x = 6,377.95 × 3,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.70x = 21,032,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032,565.72/4,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.83

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