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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.65, 6,488.46 and 2,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.65, 6,488.46 and 2,135.88 is: 3,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.65 : 6,488.46 = 2,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.65/6,488.46 = 2,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.65x = 6,488.46 × 2,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.65x = 13,858,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,571.94/4,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.33

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