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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.64, 6,283.62 and 2,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.64, 6,283.62 and 2,337.60 is: 3,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.64 : 6,283.62 = 2,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.64/6,283.62 = 2,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.64x = 6,283.62 × 2,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.64x = 14,688,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688,590.11/4,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.61

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