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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.68, 6,599.96 and 2,318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.68, 6,599.96 and 2,318.90 is: 3,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.68 : 6,599.96 = 2,318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.68/6,599.96 = 2,318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.68x = 6,599.96 × 2,318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.68x = 15,304,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,635.65/4,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.17

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