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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.57, 6,088.11 and 1,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.57, 6,088.11 and 1,593.73 is: 2,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.57 : 6,088.11 = 1,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.57/6,088.11 = 1,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.57x = 6,088.11 × 1,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.57x = 9,702,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,803.55/4,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.11

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