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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.98, 6,982.83 and 2,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.98, 6,982.83 and 2,189.22 is: 3,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.98 : 6,982.83 = 2,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.98/6,982.83 = 2,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.98x = 6,982.83 × 2,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.98x = 15,286,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,951.09/4,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.12

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