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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.31, 5,764.95 and 2,584.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.31, 5,764.95 and 2,584.95 is: 3,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.31 : 5,764.95 = 2,584.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.31/5,764.95 = 2,584.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.31x = 5,764.95 × 2,584.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.31x = 14,902,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902,107.50/4,178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.54

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