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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.72, 6,237.86 and 2,514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.72, 6,237.86 and 2,514.83 is: 3,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.72 : 6,237.86 = 2,514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.72/6,237.86 = 2,514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.72x = 6,237.86 × 2,514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.72x = 15,687,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,113.70/4,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.10

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