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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.57, 6,338.35 and 1,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.57, 6,338.35 and 1,626.68 is: 2,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.57 : 6,338.35 = 1,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.57/6,338.35 = 1,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.57x = 6,338.35 × 1,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.57x = 10,310,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,485.06/4,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.02

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