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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.68, 6,525.34 and 2,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.68, 6,525.34 and 2,158.44 is: 3,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.68 : 6,525.34 = 2,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.68/6,525.34 = 2,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.68x = 6,525.34 × 2,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.68x = 14,084,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,554.87/4,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.84

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