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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.58, 6,285.18 and 1,594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.58, 6,285.18 and 1,594.34 is: 2,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.58 : 6,285.18 = 1,594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.58/6,285.18 = 1,594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.58x = 6,285.18 × 1,594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.58x = 10,020,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,713.88/4,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.82

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