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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.52, 6,595.86 and 2,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.52, 6,595.86 and 2,316.64 is: 3,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.52 : 6,595.86 = 2,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.52/6,595.86 = 2,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.52x = 6,595.86 × 2,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.52x = 15,280,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,233.11/4,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.32

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