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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.72, 6,529.50 and 2,155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.72, 6,529.50 and 2,155.02 is: 3,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.72 : 6,529.50 = 2,155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.72/6,529.50 = 2,155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.72x = 6,529.50 × 2,155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.72x = 14,071,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,203.09/4,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.69

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