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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.77, 6,523.15 and 2,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.77, 6,523.15 and 2,155.29 is: 3,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.77 : 6,523.15 = 2,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.77/6,523.15 = 2,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.77x = 6,523.15 × 2,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.77x = 14,059,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059,247.35/4,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.93

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