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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.36, 6,596.72 and 2,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.36, 6,596.72 and 2,057.27 is: 3,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.36 : 6,596.72 = 2,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.36/6,596.72 = 2,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.36x = 6,596.72 × 2,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.36x = 13,571,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571,190.88/4,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.22

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