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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.95, 6,086.05 and 1,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.95, 6,086.05 and 1,593.95 is: 2,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.95 : 6,086.05 = 1,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.95/6,086.05 = 1,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.95x = 6,086.05 × 1,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.95x = 9,700,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,824.98/4,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.40

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