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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.92, 6,550.80 and 1,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.92, 6,550.80 and 1,595.92 is: 2,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.92 : 6,550.80 = 1,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.92/6,550.80 = 1,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.92x = 6,550.80 × 1,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.92x = 10,454,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454,552.74/4,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.39

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