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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.90, 6,571.25 and 2,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.90, 6,571.25 and 2,190.08 is: 3,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.90 : 6,571.25 = 2,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.90/6,571.25 = 2,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.90x = 6,571.25 × 2,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.90x = 14,391,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,519.39/4,382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.56

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