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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.78, 6,523.16 and 2,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.78, 6,523.16 and 2,159.04 is: 3,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.78 : 6,523.16 = 2,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.78/6,523.16 = 2,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.78x = 6,523.16 × 2,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.78x = 14,083,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,763.37/4,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.56

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