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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.63, 7,320.02 and 1,593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.63, 7,320.02 and 1,593.03 is: 2,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.63 : 7,320.02 = 1,593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.63/7,320.02 = 1,593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.63x = 7,320.02 × 1,593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.63x = 11,661,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,661,003.50/4,881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.75

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