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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.22, 6,074.73 and 1,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.22, 6,074.73 and 1,584.27 is: 2,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.22 : 6,074.73 = 1,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.22/6,074.73 = 1,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.22x = 6,074.73 × 1,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.22x = 9,624,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,012.50/4,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.76

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