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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.79, 6,954.63 and 3,402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.79, 6,954.63 and 3,402.79 is: 5,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.79 : 6,954.63 = 3,402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.79/6,954.63 = 3,402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.79x = 6,954.63 × 3,402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.79x = 23,665,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,145.42/4,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.99

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