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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.44, 6,725.88 and 3,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.44, 6,725.88 and 3,382.20 is: 4,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.44 : 6,725.88 = 3,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.44/6,725.88 = 3,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.44x = 6,725.88 × 3,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.44x = 22,748,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,271.34/4,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.68

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