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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.38, 6,529.95 and 2,161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.38, 6,529.95 and 2,161.91 is: 3,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.38 : 6,529.95 = 2,161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.38/6,529.95 = 2,161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.38x = 6,529.95 × 2,161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.38x = 14,117,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,180.53/4,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.06

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