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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,335.08, 6,502.62 and 2,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,335.08, 6,502.62 and 2,146.52 is: 3,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,335.08 : 6,502.62 = 2,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,335.08/6,502.62 = 2,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,335.08x = 6,502.62 × 2,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,335.08x = 13,958,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,003.88/4,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.78

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