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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.72, 6,592.86 and 1,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.72, 6,592.86 and 1,317 is: 1,975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.72 : 6,592.86 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.72/6,592.86 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.72x = 6,592.86 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.72x = 8,682,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,796.62/4,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.28

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