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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.58, 6,555.96 and 1,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.58, 6,555.96 and 1,595.52 is: 2,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.58 : 6,555.96 = 1,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.58/6,555.96 = 1,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.58x = 6,555.96 × 1,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.58x = 10,460,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460,165.30/4,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.31

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