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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.95, 6,356.33 and 2,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.95, 6,356.33 and 2,156.46 is: 3,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.95 : 6,356.33 = 2,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.95/6,356.33 = 2,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.95x = 6,356.33 × 2,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.95x = 13,707,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707,171.39/4,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.68

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