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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.68, 6,569.06 and 2,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.68, 6,569.06 and 2,161.85 is: 3,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.68 : 6,569.06 = 2,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.68/6,569.06 = 2,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.68x = 6,569.06 × 2,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.68x = 14,201,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201,278.71/4,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.58

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