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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.74, 6,571.83 and 2,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.74, 6,571.83 and 2,131.16 is: 3,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.74 : 6,571.83 = 2,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.74/6,571.83 = 2,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.74x = 6,571.83 × 2,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.74x = 14,005,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005,621.22/4,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.90

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