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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.85, 6,519.27 and 2,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.85, 6,519.27 and 2,153.92 is: 3,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.85 : 6,519.27 = 2,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.85/6,519.27 = 2,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.85x = 6,519.27 × 2,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.85x = 14,041,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,942.67/4,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.66

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