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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.34, 6,514.62 and 2,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.34, 6,514.62 and 2,156.64 is: 3,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.34 : 6,514.62 = 2,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.34/6,514.62 = 2,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.34x = 6,514.62 × 2,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.34x = 14,049,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,690.08/4,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.53

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