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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.39, 6,137.46 and 1,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.39, 6,137.46 and 1,593.18 is: 2,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.39 : 6,137.46 = 1,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.39/6,137.46 = 1,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.39x = 6,137.46 × 1,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.39x = 9,778,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778,078.52/4,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.33

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