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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.08, 6,934.88 and 2,156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.08, 6,934.88 and 2,156.49 is: 3,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.08 : 6,934.88 = 2,156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.08/6,934.88 = 2,156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.08x = 6,934.88 × 2,156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.08x = 14,954,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,988.59/4,624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.15

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