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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.39, 6,536.61 and 2,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.39, 6,536.61 and 2,137.23 is: 3,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.39 : 6,536.61 = 2,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.39/6,536.61 = 2,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.39x = 6,536.61 × 2,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.39x = 13,970,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,238.99/4,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.37

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