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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.29, 6,569.22 and 2,188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.29, 6,569.22 and 2,188.94 is: 3,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.29 : 6,569.22 = 2,188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.29/6,569.22 = 2,188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.29x = 6,569.22 × 2,188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.29x = 14,379,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,628.43/4,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.31

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