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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,790.65, 7,171.12 and 2,593.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,790.65, 7,171.12 and 2,593.93 is: 3,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,790.65 : 7,171.12 = 2,593.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,790.65/7,171.12 = 2,593.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,790.65x = 7,171.12 × 2,593.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,790.65x = 18,601,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,334.48/4,790.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.85

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