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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.27, 6,523.91 and 2,155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.27, 6,523.91 and 2,155.79 is: 3,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.27 : 6,523.91 = 2,155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.27/6,523.91 = 2,155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.27x = 6,523.91 × 2,155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.27x = 14,064,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064,136.54/4,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.68

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