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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.62, 6,524.24 and 2,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.62, 6,524.24 and 2,156.62 is: 3,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.62 : 6,524.24 = 2,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.62/6,524.24 = 2,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.62x = 6,524.24 × 2,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.62x = 14,070,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,306.47/4,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.61

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