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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.08, 6,593.76 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.08, 6,593.76 and 2,316 is: 3,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.08 : 6,593.76 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.08/6,593.76 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.08x = 6,593.76 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.08x = 15,271,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271,148.16/4,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.81

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