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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.95, 6,270.86 and 1,582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.95, 6,270.86 and 1,582.09 is: 2,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.95 : 6,270.86 = 1,582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.95/6,270.86 = 1,582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.95x = 6,270.86 × 1,582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.95x = 9,921,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,053.18/4,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.06

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