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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.89, 6,595.41 and 2,056.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.89, 6,595.41 and 2,056.23 is: 3,084.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.89 : 6,595.41 = 2,056.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.89/6,595.41 = 2,056.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.89x = 6,595.41 × 2,056.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.89x = 13,561,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561,679.90/4,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.38

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