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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.01, 6,346.50 and 2,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.01, 6,346.50 and 2,152.44 is: 3,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.01 : 6,346.50 = 2,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.01/6,346.50 = 2,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.01x = 6,346.50 × 2,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.01x = 13,660,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660,460.46/4,231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.65

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