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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.74, 6,324.29 and 1,583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.74, 6,324.29 and 1,583.45 is: 2,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.74 : 6,324.29 = 1,583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.74/6,324.29 = 1,583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.74x = 6,324.29 × 1,583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.74x = 10,014,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014,197.00/4,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.43

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