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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.60, 7,357.20 and 3,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.60, 7,357.20 and 3,437.95 is: 5,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.60 : 7,357.20 = 3,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.60/7,357.20 = 3,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.60x = 7,357.20 × 3,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.60x = 25,293,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293,685.74/4,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.08

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