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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.65, 6,346.22 and 2,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.65, 6,346.22 and 2,152.17 is: 3,223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.65 : 6,346.22 = 2,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.65/6,346.22 = 2,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.65x = 6,346.22 × 2,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.65x = 13,658,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,133.54/4,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.04

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