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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.89, 6,596.91 and 2,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.89, 6,596.91 and 2,057.23 is: 3,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.89 : 6,596.91 = 2,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.89/6,596.91 = 2,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.89x = 6,596.91 × 2,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.89x = 13,571,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571,361.16/4,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.88

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