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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.43, 6,430.47 and 3,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.43, 6,430.47 and 3,335.82 is: 4,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.43 : 6,430.47 = 3,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.43/6,430.47 = 3,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.43x = 6,430.47 × 3,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.43x = 21,450,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,890.44/4,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.82

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