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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.93, 6,357.99 and 2,594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.93, 6,357.99 and 2,594.63 is: 3,891.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.93 : 6,357.99 = 2,594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.93/6,357.99 = 2,594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.93x = 6,357.99 × 2,594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.93x = 16,496,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496,657.22/4,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.70

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