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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.98, 6,286.28 and 1,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.98, 6,286.28 and 1,693.24 is: 2,539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.98 : 6,286.28 = 1,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.98/6,286.28 = 1,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.98x = 6,286.28 × 1,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.98x = 10,644,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,644,180.75/4,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.78

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