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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.89, 6,554.97 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.89, 6,554.97 and 2,396.55 is: 3,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.89 : 6,554.97 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.89/6,554.97 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.89x = 6,554.97 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.89x = 15,709,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709,284.98/4,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.60

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