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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.79, 6,596.79 and 2,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.79, 6,596.79 and 2,316.71 is: 3,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.79 : 6,596.79 = 2,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.79/6,596.79 = 2,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.79x = 6,596.79 × 2,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.79x = 15,282,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,816.38/4,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.91

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