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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.48, 6,224.97 and 2,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.48, 6,224.97 and 2,593.73 is: 3,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.48 : 6,224.97 = 2,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.48/6,224.97 = 2,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.48x = 6,224.97 × 2,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.48x = 16,145,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,891.44/4,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.58

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