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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,522.59, 6,785.33 and 2,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,522.59, 6,785.33 and 2,151.68 is: 3,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,522.59 : 6,785.33 = 2,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,522.59/6,785.33 = 2,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,522.59x = 6,785.33 × 2,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,522.59x = 14,599,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,830.31/4,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.20

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