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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.86, 6,350.01 and 2,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.86, 6,350.01 and 2,154.70 is: 3,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.86 : 6,350.01 = 2,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.86/6,350.01 = 2,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.86x = 6,350.01 × 2,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.86x = 13,682,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682,366.55/4,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.13

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