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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.84, 6,554.52 and 1,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.84, 6,554.52 and 1,596.88 is: 2,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.84 : 6,554.52 = 1,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.84/6,554.52 = 1,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.84x = 6,554.52 × 1,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.84x = 10,466,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,781.90/4,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.68

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