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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.26, 6,932.59 and 2,157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.26, 6,932.59 and 2,157.86 is: 3,235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.26 : 6,932.59 = 2,157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.26/6,932.59 = 2,157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.26x = 6,932.59 × 2,157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.26x = 14,959,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959,558.66/4,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.02

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