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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.53, 6,344.96 and 2,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.53, 6,344.96 and 2,154.06 is: 3,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.53 : 6,344.96 = 2,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.53/6,344.96 = 2,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.53x = 6,344.96 × 2,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.53x = 13,667,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,667,413.77/4,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.37

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