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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.38, 6,363.96 and 1,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.38, 6,363.96 and 1,644.52 is: 2,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.38 : 6,363.96 = 1,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.38/6,363.96 = 1,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.38x = 6,363.96 × 1,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.38x = 10,465,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465,659.50/4,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.51

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