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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.58, 6,276.18 and 1,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.58, 6,276.18 and 1,588.34 is: 2,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.58 : 6,276.18 = 1,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.58/6,276.18 = 1,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.58x = 6,276.18 × 1,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.58x = 9,968,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968,707.74/4,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.82

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