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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.70, 6,594.97 and 2,205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.70, 6,594.97 and 2,205.93 is: 3,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.70 : 6,594.97 = 2,205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.70/6,594.97 = 2,205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.70x = 6,594.97 × 2,205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.70x = 14,548,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,042.17/4,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.35

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