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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.14, 6,515.03 and 2,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.14, 6,515.03 and 2,151.28 is: 3,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.14 : 6,515.03 = 2,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.14/6,515.03 = 2,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.14x = 6,515.03 × 2,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.14x = 14,015,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,653.74/4,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.08

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