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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.78, 6,578.72 and 2,200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.78, 6,578.72 and 2,200.08 is: 3,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.78 : 6,578.72 = 2,200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.78/6,578.72 = 2,200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.78x = 6,578.72 × 2,200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.78x = 14,473,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,710.30/4,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.14

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