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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.61, 6,088.97 and 1,593.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.61, 6,088.97 and 1,593.17 is: 2,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.61 : 6,088.97 = 1,593.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.61/6,088.97 = 1,593.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.61x = 6,088.97 × 1,593.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.61x = 9,700,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,760.71/4,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.17

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