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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.68, 6,282.58 and 1,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.68, 6,282.58 and 1,589.20 is: 2,384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.68 : 6,282.58 = 1,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.68/6,282.58 = 1,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.68x = 6,282.58 × 1,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.68x = 9,984,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,276.14/4,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.20

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