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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.40, 6,346.56 and 2,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.40, 6,346.56 and 2,152.24 is: 3,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.40 : 6,346.56 = 2,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.40/6,346.56 = 2,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.40x = 6,346.56 × 2,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.40x = 13,659,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,320.29/4,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.04

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