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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.33, 6,524.96 and 2,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.33, 6,524.96 and 2,159.87 is: 3,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.33 : 6,524.96 = 2,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.33/6,524.96 = 2,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.33x = 6,524.96 × 2,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.33x = 14,093,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,021.93/4,352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.04

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