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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.88, 6,542.40 and 2,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.88, 6,542.40 and 2,168.64 is: 3,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.88 : 6,542.40 = 2,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.88/6,542.40 = 2,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.88x = 6,542.40 × 2,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.88x = 14,188,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,110.34/4,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.99

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