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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.49, 6,352.93 and 2,154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.49, 6,352.93 and 2,154.20 is: 3,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.49 : 6,352.93 = 2,154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.49/6,352.93 = 2,154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.49x = 6,352.93 × 2,154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.49x = 13,685,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685,452.73/4,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.14

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