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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.37, 6,567.12 and 2,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.37, 6,567.12 and 2,188.08 is: 3,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.37 : 6,567.12 = 2,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.37/6,567.12 = 2,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.37x = 6,567.12 × 2,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.37x = 14,369,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,383.93/4,382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.91

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