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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.53, 6,237.08 and 1,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.53, 6,237.08 and 1,384.89 is: 2,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.53 : 6,237.08 = 1,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.53/6,237.08 = 1,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.53x = 6,237.08 × 1,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.53x = 8,637,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,669.72/4,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.10

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