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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.96, 6,590.52 and 2,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.96, 6,590.52 and 2,196.24 is: 3,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.96 : 6,590.52 = 2,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.96/6,590.52 = 2,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.96x = 6,590.52 × 2,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.96x = 14,474,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,363.64/4,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.90

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