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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.92, 6,572.40 and 2,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.92, 6,572.40 and 2,191.52 is: 3,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.92 : 6,572.40 = 2,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.92/6,572.40 = 2,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.92x = 6,572.40 × 2,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.92x = 14,403,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,546.05/4,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.54

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