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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.41, 6,522.90 and 2,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.41, 6,522.90 and 2,156.55 is: 3,234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.41 : 6,522.90 = 2,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.41/6,522.90 = 2,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.41x = 6,522.90 × 2,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.41x = 14,066,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,927.38/4,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.96

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