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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.70, 6,337.43 and 2,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.70, 6,337.43 and 2,584.10 is: 3,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.70 : 6,337.43 = 2,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.70/6,337.43 = 2,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.70x = 6,337.43 × 2,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.70x = 16,376,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,508.26/4,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.05

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