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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.26, 6,524.64 and 2,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.26, 6,524.64 and 2,156.94 is: 3,236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.26 : 6,524.64 = 2,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.26/6,524.64 = 2,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.26x = 6,524.64 × 2,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.26x = 14,073,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,257.00/4,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.53

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