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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.70, 6,237.54 and 2,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.70, 6,237.54 and 2,598.84 is: 3,897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.70 : 6,237.54 = 2,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.70/6,237.54 = 2,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.70x = 6,237.54 × 2,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.70x = 16,210,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,210,368.45/4,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.94

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