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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.58, 6,084.30 and 1,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.58, 6,084.30 and 1,589.73 is: 2,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.58 : 6,084.30 = 1,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.58/6,084.30 = 1,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.58x = 6,084.30 × 1,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.58x = 9,672,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,394.24/4,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.96

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