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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.60, 6,354.31 and 2,155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.60, 6,354.31 and 2,155.09 is: 3,234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.60 : 6,354.31 = 2,155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.60/6,354.31 = 2,155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.60x = 6,354.31 × 2,155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.60x = 13,694,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,694,109.94/4,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.63

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