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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.64, 6,054.28 and 2,593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.64, 6,054.28 and 2,593.42 is: 3,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.64 : 6,054.28 = 2,593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.64/6,054.28 = 2,593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.64x = 6,054.28 × 2,593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.64x = 15,701,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,290.84/4,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.16

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