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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.88, 6,573.92 and 2,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.88, 6,573.92 and 2,196.44 is: 3,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.88 : 6,573.92 = 2,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.88/6,573.92 = 2,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.88x = 6,573.92 × 2,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.88x = 14,439,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439,220.84/4,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.21

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