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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.43, 6,535.92 and 2,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.43, 6,535.92 and 2,135.88 is: 3,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.43 : 6,535.92 = 2,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.43/6,535.92 = 2,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.43x = 6,535.92 × 2,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.43x = 13,959,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959,940.81/4,358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.97

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