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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.62, 7,255.98 and 3,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.62, 7,255.98 and 3,451.32 is: 5,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.62 : 7,255.98 = 3,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.62/7,255.98 = 3,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.62x = 7,255.98 × 3,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.62x = 25,042,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,708.89/4,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.87

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