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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.78, 6,526.71 and 2,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.78, 6,526.71 and 2,158.92 is: 3,238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.78 : 6,526.71 = 2,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.78/6,526.71 = 2,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.78x = 6,526.71 × 2,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.78x = 14,090,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090,644.75/4,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.65

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