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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.63, 6,533.96 and 1,584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.63, 6,533.96 and 1,584.11 is: 2,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.63 : 6,533.96 = 1,584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.63/6,533.96 = 1,584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.63x = 6,533.96 × 1,584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.63x = 10,350,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,470.79/4,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.71

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