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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.15, 6,358.96 and 2,160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.15, 6,358.96 and 2,160.67 is: 3,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.15 : 6,358.96 = 2,160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.15/6,358.96 = 2,160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.15x = 6,358.96 × 2,160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.15x = 13,739,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,739,614.10/4,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.78

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