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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.89, 6,517.35 and 2,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.89, 6,517.35 and 2,152.19 is: 3,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.89 : 6,517.35 = 2,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.89/6,517.35 = 2,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.89x = 6,517.35 × 2,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.89x = 14,026,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,542.91/4,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.52

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