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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.68, 6,188.56 and 1,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.68, 6,188.56 and 1,660.84 is: 2,490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.68 : 6,188.56 = 1,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.68/6,188.56 = 1,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.68x = 6,188.56 × 1,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.68x = 10,278,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,207.99/4,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.67

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