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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.74, 6,346.82 and 2,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.74, 6,346.82 and 2,152.58 is: 3,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.74 : 6,346.82 = 2,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.74/6,346.82 = 2,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.74x = 6,346.82 × 2,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.74x = 13,662,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662,011.44/4,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.94

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