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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.98, 6,515.25 and 2,156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.98, 6,515.25 and 2,156.51 is: 3,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.98 : 6,515.25 = 2,156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.98/6,515.25 = 2,156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.98x = 6,515.25 × 2,156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.98x = 14,050,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,169.20/4,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.68

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