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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,395.89, 6,597.79 and 2,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,395.89, 6,597.79 and 2,205.86 is: 3,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,395.89 : 6,597.79 = 2,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,395.89/6,597.79 = 2,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,395.89x = 6,597.79 × 2,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,395.89x = 14,553,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,762.55/4,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.76

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