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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.65, 6,239.36 and 1,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.65, 6,239.36 and 1,693.86 is: 2,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.65 : 6,239.36 = 1,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.65/6,239.36 = 1,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.65x = 6,239.36 × 1,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.65x = 10,568,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,568,593.86/4,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.74

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