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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.18, 6,572.34 and 2,190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.18, 6,572.34 and 2,190.78 is: 3,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.18 : 6,572.34 = 2,190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.18/6,572.34 = 2,190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.18x = 6,572.34 × 2,190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.18x = 14,398,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,551.03/4,383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.96

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