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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.38, 6,338.86 and 2,730.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.38, 6,338.86 and 2,730.38 is: 3,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.38 : 6,338.86 = 2,730.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.38/6,338.86 = 2,730.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.38x = 6,338.86 × 2,730.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.38x = 17,307,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,458.05/4,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.92

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