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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.53, 6,938.27 and 2,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.53, 6,938.27 and 2,158.98 is: 3,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.53 : 6,938.27 = 2,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.53/6,938.27 = 2,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.53x = 6,938.27 × 2,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.53x = 14,979,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,551.47/4,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.45

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