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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.06, 6,355.43 and 1,604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.06, 6,355.43 and 1,604.99 is: 2,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.06 : 6,355.43 = 1,604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.06/6,355.43 = 1,604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.06x = 6,355.43 × 1,604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.06x = 10,200,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,401.60/4,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.56

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