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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.41, 6,286.42 and 1,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.41, 6,286.42 and 1,593.14 is: 2,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.41 : 6,286.42 = 1,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.41/6,286.42 = 1,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.41x = 6,286.42 × 1,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.41x = 10,015,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,164.87/4,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.02

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