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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.90, 6,338.70 and 2,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.90, 6,338.70 and 2,593.65 is: 3,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.90 : 6,338.70 = 2,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.90/6,338.70 = 2,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.90x = 6,338.70 × 2,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.90x = 16,440,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,369.26/4,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.03

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