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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.44, 7,003.72 and 2,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.44, 7,003.72 and 2,593.12 is: 3,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.44 : 7,003.72 = 2,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.44/7,003.72 = 2,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.44x = 7,003.72 × 2,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.44x = 18,161,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,161,486.41/4,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.61

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