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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.37, 6,568.62 and 2,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.37, 6,568.62 and 2,189.08 is: 3,280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.37 : 6,568.62 = 2,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.37/6,568.62 = 2,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.37x = 6,568.62 × 2,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.37x = 14,379,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,234.67/4,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.41

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