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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.58, 6,278.69 and 1,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.58, 6,278.69 and 1,586.91 is: 2,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.58 : 6,278.69 = 1,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.58/6,278.69 = 1,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.58x = 6,278.69 × 1,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.58x = 9,963,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963,708.01/4,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.05

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