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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.88, 6,524.40 and 2,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.88, 6,524.40 and 2,156.64 is: 3,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.88 : 6,524.40 = 2,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.88/6,524.40 = 2,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.88x = 6,524.40 × 2,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.88x = 14,070,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,782.02/4,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.98

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