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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.58, 6,407.33 and 2,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.58, 6,407.33 and 2,189.04 is: 3,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.58 : 6,407.33 = 2,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.58/6,407.33 = 2,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.58x = 6,407.33 × 2,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.58x = 14,025,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,890.72/4,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.62

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