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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.21, 6,751.64 and 2,191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.21, 6,751.64 and 2,191.33 is: 3,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.21 : 6,751.64 = 2,191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.21/6,751.64 = 2,191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.21x = 6,751.64 × 2,191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.21x = 14,795,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,071.28/4,498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.10

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