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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.43, 4,568.62 and 2,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.43, 4,568.62 and 2,189.42 is: 3,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.43 : 4,568.62 = 2,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.43/4,568.62 = 2,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.43x = 4,568.62 × 2,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.43x = 10,002,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,628.00/3,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.55

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