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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.08, 6,280.92 and 1,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.08, 6,280.92 and 1,590 is: 2,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.08 : 6,280.92 = 1,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.08/6,280.92 = 1,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.08x = 6,280.92 × 1,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.08x = 9,986,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986,662.80/4,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.11

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