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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.56, 6,065.40 and 2,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.56, 6,065.40 and 2,803.68 is: 3,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.56 : 6,065.40 = 2,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.56/6,065.40 = 2,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.56x = 6,065.40 × 2,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.56x = 17,005,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,440.67/4,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.90

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