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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.63, 6,535.82 and 2,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.63, 6,535.82 and 2,168.60 is: 3,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.63 : 6,535.82 = 2,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.63/6,535.82 = 2,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.63x = 6,535.82 × 2,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.63x = 14,173,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,551.99/4,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.83

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