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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.64, 6,005.36 and 1,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.64, 6,005.36 and 1,663.92 is: 2,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.64 : 6,005.36 = 1,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.64/6,005.36 = 1,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.64x = 6,005.36 × 1,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.64x = 9,992,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,438.61/4,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.46

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