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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.59, 6,538.68 and 1,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.59, 6,538.68 and 1,893.74 is: 2,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.59 : 6,538.68 = 1,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.59/6,538.68 = 1,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.59x = 6,538.68 × 1,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.59x = 12,382,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382,576.21/4,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.31

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