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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.94, 6,278.31 and 1,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.94, 6,278.31 and 1,592.74 is: 2,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.94 : 6,278.31 = 1,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.94/6,278.31 = 1,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.94x = 6,278.31 × 1,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.94x = 9,999,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,715.47/4,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.74

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