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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.76, 6,236.66 and 1,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.76, 6,236.66 and 1,384.39 is: 2,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.76 : 6,236.66 = 1,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.76/6,236.66 = 1,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.76x = 6,236.66 × 1,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.76x = 8,633,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,980.99/4,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.59

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