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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.76, 6,526.89 and 2,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.76, 6,526.89 and 2,158.44 is: 3,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.76 : 6,526.89 = 2,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.76/6,526.89 = 2,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.76x = 6,526.89 × 2,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.76x = 14,087,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087,900.45/4,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.78

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