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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.24, 7,007.58 and 1,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.24, 7,007.58 and 1,593 is: 2,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.24 : 7,007.58 = 1,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.24/7,007.58 = 1,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.24x = 7,007.58 × 1,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.24x = 11,163,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,163,074.94/4,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.75

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