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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.92, 6,498.96 and 1,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.92, 6,498.96 and 1,596 is: 2,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.92 : 6,498.96 = 1,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.92/6,498.96 = 1,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.92x = 6,498.96 × 1,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.92x = 10,372,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,340.16/4,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.29

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