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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.11, 6,555.39 and 1,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.11, 6,555.39 and 1,595.97 is: 2,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.11 : 6,555.39 = 1,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.11/6,555.39 = 1,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.11x = 6,555.39 × 1,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.11x = 10,462,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,205.78/4,369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.59

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