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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.58, 6,138.59 and 1,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.58, 6,138.59 and 1,593.54 is: 2,390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.58 : 6,138.59 = 1,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.58/6,138.59 = 1,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.58x = 6,138.59 × 1,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.58x = 9,782,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,080.74/4,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.78

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