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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.28, 6,596.68 and 2,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.28, 6,596.68 and 2,206.08 is: 3,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.28 : 6,596.68 = 2,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.28/6,596.68 = 2,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.28x = 6,596.68 × 2,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.28x = 14,552,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,803.81/4,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.50

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