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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.58, 6,264.99 and 1,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.58, 6,264.99 and 1,580.34 is: 2,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.58 : 6,264.99 = 1,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.58/6,264.99 = 1,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.58x = 6,264.99 × 1,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.58x = 9,900,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900,814.30/4,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.12

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