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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.52, 6,597.36 and 2,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.52, 6,597.36 and 2,317.64 is: 3,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.52 : 6,597.36 = 2,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.52/6,597.36 = 2,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.52x = 6,597.36 × 2,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.52x = 15,290,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,305.43/4,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.82

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