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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.52, 6,597.86 and 1,436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.52, 6,597.86 and 1,436.97 is: 2,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.52 : 6,597.86 = 1,436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.52/6,597.86 = 1,436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.52x = 6,597.86 × 1,436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.52x = 9,480,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480,938.01/4,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.48

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