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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.82, 6,595.95 and 2,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.82, 6,595.95 and 2,087.54 is: 3,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.82 : 6,595.95 = 2,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.82/6,595.95 = 2,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.82x = 6,595.95 × 2,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.82x = 13,769,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,769,309.46/4,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.65

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