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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.59, 6,253.84 and 1,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.59, 6,253.84 and 1,536.94 is: 2,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.59 : 6,253.84 = 1,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.59/6,253.84 = 1,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.59x = 6,253.84 × 1,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.59x = 9,611,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,611,789.67/4,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.32

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