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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.89, 6,470.64 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.89, 6,470.64 and 2,593 is: 3,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.89 : 6,470.64 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.89/6,470.64 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.89x = 6,470.64 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.89x = 16,778,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,369.52/4,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.32

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