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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.36, 6,595.70 and 2,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.36, 6,595.70 and 2,316.90 is: 3,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.36 : 6,595.70 = 2,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.36/6,595.70 = 2,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.36x = 6,595.70 × 2,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.36x = 15,281,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,565.75/4,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.75

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