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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.76, 6,297.16 and 1,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.76, 6,297.16 and 1,601.44 is: 2,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.76 : 6,297.16 = 1,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.76/6,297.16 = 1,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.76x = 6,297.16 × 1,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.76x = 10,084,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,523.91/4,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.36

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