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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.88, 6,524.80 and 2,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.88, 6,524.80 and 2,158.24 is: 3,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.88 : 6,524.80 = 2,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.88/6,524.80 = 2,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.88x = 6,524.80 × 2,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.88x = 14,082,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,084.35/4,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.61

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