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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.76, 6,339.58 and 2,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.76, 6,339.58 and 2,584.84 is: 3,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.76 : 6,339.58 = 2,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.76/6,339.58 = 2,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.76x = 6,339.58 × 2,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.76x = 16,386,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386,799.97/4,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.25

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