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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.87, 6,517.68 and 2,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.87, 6,517.68 and 2,153.53 is: 3,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.87 : 6,517.68 = 2,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.87/6,517.68 = 2,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.87x = 6,517.68 × 2,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.87x = 14,036,019.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,019.41/4,351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.28

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