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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.91, 6,555.35 and 2,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.91, 6,555.35 and 2,593.65 is: 3,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.91 : 6,555.35 = 2,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.91/6,555.35 = 2,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.91x = 6,555.35 × 2,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.91x = 17,002,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,300.00/4,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.99

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