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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.67, 7,307.91 and 1,584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.67, 7,307.91 and 1,584.69 is: 2,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.67 : 7,307.91 = 1,584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.67/7,307.91 = 1,584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.67x = 7,307.91 × 1,584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.67x = 11,580,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,580,771.90/4,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.17

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