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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.10, 6,398.02 and 2,189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.10, 6,398.02 and 2,189.10 is: 3,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.10 : 6,398.02 = 2,189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.10/6,398.02 = 2,189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.10x = 6,398.02 × 2,189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.10x = 14,005,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005,905.58/4,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.53

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