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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.18, 6,788.59 and 2,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.18, 6,788.59 and 2,154.94 is: 3,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.18 : 6,788.59 = 2,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.18/6,788.59 = 2,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.18x = 6,788.59 × 2,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.18x = 14,629,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,004.13/4,524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.52

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