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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.89, 6,270.68 and 1,584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.89, 6,270.68 and 1,584.14 is: 2,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.89 : 6,270.68 = 1,584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.89/6,270.68 = 1,584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.89x = 6,270.68 × 1,584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.89x = 9,933,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,595.74/4,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.82

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