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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.08, 6,358.11 and 2,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.08, 6,358.11 and 2,159.96 is: 3,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.08 : 6,358.11 = 2,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.08/6,358.11 = 2,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.08x = 6,358.11 × 2,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.08x = 13,733,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733,247.38/4,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.63

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