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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.06, 6,592.40 and 2,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.06, 6,592.40 and 2,055.76 is: 3,082.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.06 : 6,592.40 = 2,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.06/6,592.40 = 2,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.06x = 6,592.40 × 2,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.06x = 13,552,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,359.26/4,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.14

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