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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.69, 6,517.71 and 2,153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.69, 6,517.71 and 2,153.55 is: 3,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.69 : 6,517.71 = 2,153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.69/6,517.71 = 2,153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.69x = 6,517.71 × 2,153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.69x = 14,036,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,214.37/4,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.66

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