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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.88, 6,746.52 and 2,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.88, 6,746.52 and 2,159.56 is: 3,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.88 : 6,746.52 = 2,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.88/6,746.52 = 2,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.88x = 6,746.52 × 2,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.88x = 14,569,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,514.73/4,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.20

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