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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.04, 6,573.60 and 2,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.04, 6,573.60 and 2,189.92 is: 3,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.04 : 6,573.60 = 2,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.04/6,573.60 = 2,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.04x = 6,573.60 × 2,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.04x = 14,395,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395,658.11/4,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.90

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