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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.81, 6,139.78 and 1,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.81, 6,139.78 and 1,593.51 is: 2,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.81 : 6,139.78 = 1,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.81/6,139.78 = 1,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.81x = 6,139.78 × 1,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.81x = 9,783,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,783,773.82/4,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.48

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