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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.58, 6,937.12 and 2,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.58, 6,937.12 and 2,158 is: 3,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.58 : 6,937.12 = 2,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.58/6,937.12 = 2,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.58x = 6,937.12 × 2,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.58x = 14,970,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970,304.96/4,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.42

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