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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.35, 7,356.83 and 3,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.35, 7,356.83 and 3,437.70 is: 5,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.35 : 7,356.83 = 3,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.35/7,356.83 = 3,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.35x = 7,356.83 × 3,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.35x = 25,290,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,557.30/4,905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.71

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