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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.70, 9,858.76 and 2,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.70, 9,858.76 and 2,190 is: 3,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.70 : 9,858.76 = 2,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.70/9,858.76 = 2,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.70x = 9,858.76 × 2,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.70x = 21,590,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590,684.40/6,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.90

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