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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.59, 6,259.66 and 1,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.59, 6,259.66 and 1,580.35 is: 2,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.59 : 6,259.66 = 1,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.59/6,259.66 = 1,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.59x = 6,259.66 × 1,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.59x = 9,892,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,453.68/4,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.12

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