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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.34, 6,565.74 and 2,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.34, 6,565.74 and 2,597.66 is: 3,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.34 : 6,565.74 = 2,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.34/6,565.74 = 2,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.34x = 6,565.74 × 2,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.34x = 17,055,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,527.34/4,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.89

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