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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.53, 6,522.79 and 2,158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.53, 6,522.79 and 2,158.79 is: 3,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.53 : 6,522.79 = 2,158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.53/6,522.79 = 2,158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.53x = 6,522.79 × 2,158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.53x = 14,081,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,344.73/4,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.19

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