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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.87, 6,569.37 and 2,189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.87, 6,569.37 and 2,189.58 is: 3,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.87 : 6,569.37 = 2,189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.87/6,569.37 = 2,189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.87x = 6,569.37 × 2,189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.87x = 14,384,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,161.16/4,383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.16

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