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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.32, 6,279.48 and 1,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.32, 6,279.48 and 1,588.26 is: 2,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.32 : 6,279.48 = 1,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.32/6,279.48 = 1,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.32x = 6,279.48 × 1,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.32x = 9,973,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,446.90/4,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.96

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