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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.62, 6,594.93 and 2,087.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.62, 6,594.93 and 2,087.58 is: 3,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.62 : 6,594.93 = 2,087.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.62/6,594.93 = 2,087.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.62x = 6,594.93 × 2,087.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.62x = 13,767,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,767,443.97/4,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.37

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