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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.68, 6,523.84 and 2,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.68, 6,523.84 and 2,157.44 is: 3,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.68 : 6,523.84 = 2,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.68/6,523.84 = 2,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.68x = 6,523.84 × 2,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.68x = 14,074,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074,793.37/4,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.34

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